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Rebecca Jennings

A writer for New York Magazine, contributing expertise on the impact of algorithms on online communication and free speech.

Top 5 podcasts with Rebecca Jennings

Ranked by the Snipd community
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13 snips
Jun 10, 2024 • 26min

Tiktalk therapy

Rebecca Jennings, a Senior correspondent at Vox, discusses how TikTok is revolutionizing therapy talk, sparking conversations on mental health. George McCary, Director of the DeWitt Wallace Institute, raises critical points about the mental health crisis and how traditional therapy is being reshaped by social media influencers. They explore whether quick scrolls through therapy TikToks can truly address deeper issues. The chat also highlights the challenges in mental health care amid rising crises, especially for vulnerable populations.
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Dec 2, 2024 • 12min

The year of “AI slop”

Rebecca Jennings, a senior correspondent at Vox, discusses the rise of 'AI slop' in social media. She highlights how hastily produced AI content is flooding platforms, often lacking authenticity and obscuring genuine perspectives. Jennings explores its impact on creative fields, like knitting and food imagery, and points out the challenges faced by real artists in a saturated digital landscape. The conversation also touches on shifting user preferences, with audiences increasingly turning to platforms like TikTok for more engaging, human-generated content.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 26min

The Sephora kids

Joining the discussion are Rebecca Jennings, a Vox correspondent specializing in internet culture, and Jessica Cruel, the editor-in-chief of Allure. They explore the rising obsession of Gen Alpha with high-end skincare, revealing how social media shapes their beauty ideals. Concerns over aging are prominent, with Gen Z questioning youthful beauty standards. The duo also critiques the beauty industry's impact on body positivity movements and the pressures young people face to look flawless. It's a deep dive into today's skincare craze and its societal implications.
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Feb 26, 2025 • 43min

Reality Check with New York Mag’s Rebecca Jennings

Rebecca Jennings, a features writer at New York Magazine and author of 'Be the Bombshell,' dives into the quirks of social media and reality TV. She hilariously critiques the summer antics of the 'Summer House' cast while unveiling the absurdity of the Protector app, a rideshare service that offers bodyguards. Jennings also explores the complex interplay of culture, politics, and the rise of the right-leaning media landscape. Plus, she unpacks modern youth movements and the impact of influencer culture on authenticity.
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Jan 9, 2023 • 27min

Andrew Tate: The king of toxic masculinity

Rebecca Jennings, a Vox internet culture reporter, and Robert Lawson, a sociolinguistics professor, delve into the disturbing world of Andrew Tate. They unpack why his grotesque misogyny resonates with millions of men, particularly in a digital landscape. Discussions reveal the societal impact of his brand of toxic masculinity, highlighting how marginalized young men gravitate toward outdated gender roles. Insights on the dangers of social media algorithms and the urgent need for positive male role models round out this thought-provoking conversation.