"Kids These Days" features Cameron Kasky, a Parkland, Florida activist, discussing how he uses social media for activism. The podcast explores the challenges young people face online, including cyberbullying. Tech journalist Alexandra Samuel talks about Lil Tay and the role of parents in helping kids navigate the internet. Common Sense Media's Sierra Filucci provides insights from a study on technology's impact on youth. The podcast emphasizes the need for parental guidance and healthy online behavior modeling.

Jhamel Robinson organized a massive BBQ in Oakland after a racial altercation went viral. Dr. Meredith Clark highlights the need for social media platforms to hire members of vulnerable communities. Jon Ronson discusses snap judgements. Professor Kip Williams shares insights on tribalism.

This podcast explores how the Internet affects our relationships. Topics include the use of emoticons, online dating, connecting with biological parents online, the benefits and drawbacks of virtual connections, and the importance of authentic human connection in the online world.

Veronica Belmont and special guest Jane Lytvynenko discuss the emerging attention economy and how your attention has become valuable on social media. They explore the stories of Hamlet the Piggy, Lisette Calveiro, and media theorist Douglas Rushkoff. Topics include the price of attention, the shift from content to advertising, the relationship between racism, sexism, and fake news, and the competition for online attention.

Veronica Belmont and Ashley Carman explore the rise of gamification in our everyday lives, discussing the addictive nature of gaming, the US military's use of games as a recruitment tool, and the power of gamification in motivating people. They also emphasize the importance of understanding the games embedded in apps and platforms and creating better online experiences.

This podcast explores the trade-offs of sharing personal data online, including the story of a man whose HIV status was exposed without his permission. It discusses the value of free services and the prevalence of privacy concerns in advertisements. The podcast also delves into data mining and privacy concerns with Palantir Technologies, as well as the impact of targeted ads and the GDPR. It concludes by highlighting the need for change and a new relationship with power in the digital age.

In Season 3 of IRL, we're exploring the bargains we make online every day, and how we might approach striking better deals with the powers that be. You'll find out what happened when the U.S. Army got into the video game business, what it's like to be a professional flirter on Tinder (for real), and how a super cute pig transformed a person's life one Instagram post at a time. Episode 1 launches July 2nd. Subscribe via Apple podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you get your ear candy. IRL is an original podcast from Mozilla. For more on the series go to irlpodcast.org For behind-the-scenes video of IRL Trailer production, and a bit more about why we're making this podcast, check out our blog.

Exploring the challenges of navigating the misinformation age, including the impact on personal identities. The speakers play a game to determine if headlines are real or fake. They discuss the influence of fake news and misinformation on elections, as well as the responsibility of consumers in sharing and consuming online information. The podcast concludes with personal anecdotes and an invitation for audience participation in future episodes.

Megan Phelps-Roper discusses the Westboro Baptist Church and the bubbles that form both on and offline. B.J. May shares his experience with the bubbles he encountered in his Twitter feed and how he broke free. The podcast explores filter bubbles, how social media can create and break them, and the power of mobilizing online communities. It also discusses leaving a religious group, changing beliefs, and the impact of social media.

From Google search to Facebook news, algorithms shape our online experience. But like us, algorithms are flawed. Programmers write cultural biases into code, whether they realize it or not. Author Luke Dormehl explores the impact of algorithms, on and offline. Staci Burns and James Bridle investigate the human cost when YouTube recommendations are abused. Anthropologist Nick Seaver talks about the danger of automating the status quo. Safiya Noble looks at preventing racial bias from seeping into code. And Allegheny County’s Department of Children and Family Services shows us how a well-built algorithm can help save lives. Algorithms aren’t neutral. They’re really just recipes; expressions of human intent. That means it’s up to us to build the algorithms we want. Read more on how we can make algorithms more accountable. IRL is an original podcast from Mozilla. For more on the series go to irlpodcast.org. Leave a rating or review in Apple Podcasts so we know what you think.