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Have you noticed content in your social media feed that you didn’t sign up for? Chris and Karlie talk suggested content in episode 44- how it’s chosen for you and how to stop seeing content you didn’t choose to follow. Then, if you followed the winter olympics at all, you probably saw the drama on the ice. We’ll explore what happened and why it matters. Don’t miss this episode’s tip either! It’s sure to be fun for the whole family.
Resources:
- The Verge: Instagram tests putting suggested posts ahead of your friends’
- Instagram: How does Instagram determine which posts appear as suggested posts?
- Later: How the Instagram Algorithm Works for Feed Posts in 2022
- YouTube: Dramatic skates, reactions from unforgettable women’s free skate
- NYTimes: Kamila Valieva’s sample included three substances sometimes used to help the heart. Only one is banned.
- The Wall Street Journal: A Disturbing Night of Olympic Figure Skating Exposes the Dark Side of the Rink
- Yahoo!Sports: Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva was failed by the system, adults
- Wordle
- Nerdle
- Worldle
- Teen Life Podcast:
Episode 43: Generational Differences & Euphoria
Episode 39: Athletics & Monetization of YouTube
Episode 38: Social Media & The Metaverse
Episode 18: Suicide & The Olympics
Episode 14: Independence & “Likes” - Podcast music by Luke Cabrera and Tobin Hodges
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Chris Robey
Former CEO
Karlie Duke
Communications Director
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.
Chris Robey | Former CEO
Chris has spent most of his career empowering teenagers from all backgrounds. As the former leader of Teen Life, he is passionate about helping students make good choices while also giving adults the tools they need to communicate more effectively with teens. Chris is a graduate of Midwestern State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University.