We're taking some more time to discuss the week in culture and politics.

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Sources:

• ​https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/state-anxiety/202209/making-friends-man-is-hard
• ​https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/dec/03/australia-labor-social-media-ban-impact-children
• ​https://www.apa.org/topics/social-media-internet/youth-social-media-2024
• ​https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/04/teen-social-use-mental-health
• ​https://www.npr.org/2024/09/12/nx-s1-5095885-e1/mental-health-experts-warn-of-social-medias-impact-on-teens
• ​https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/promoting-empathy-with-your-teen/202411/the-impact-of-social-media-on-teen-mental-health
• ​https://theconversation.com/the-lost-boys-of-gen-z-how-trump-won-the-hearts-of-alienated-young-men-243358
• ​https://youtu.be/z6IhNcnLwiw?si=RU-UCxV5mBwRc_w4 - portlandia clip

Ear Worm:

• ​https://open.spotify.com/track/5DOYik1z3Of1wAFfY3dYbC?si=V25aZmcMQ-yKSpgoLRHt5w