The biggest stories on the internet from March 13th, 2026.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

3:00 Lipstick Lesbians respond to brand criticism

9:00 Katy Perry faces backlash over fan interaction

14:30 Millennials dragged for leaving space above head in videos

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The biggest stories on the internet from March 12th, 2026.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:49 Donna Kelce renovation memes

3:25 Brooke Schofield elopes

6:12 Lipstick Lesbians launch controversial brand Leaked Labs

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Welcome to Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can’t escape it.

In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews musician Ben Lee.

Throughout this conversation, Ben and Lauren chat about social media and the music industry, how being chronically online helps him be a better parent, and his philosophy behind using his status as a public figure to do good.

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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from March 11th, 2026.

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Timestamps:

0:42 Macbook Neo launches with Gen Z-focused social strategy

7:49 Alleged AI influencer uses likeness of hiking/travel creator

12:37 TechCrunch feuds with Cluely CEO Roy Lee

18:11 Moltbook acquired by Meta 

21:05 Anthropic sues US Department of War

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https://www.tiktok.com/@coldestjoel/video/7615278284921785622?_r=1&_t=ZS-94ZOusBkIx2 

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/14/ditch-shrink-it-and-pink-it-womens-trainer-design-say-experts 

https://www.sir.advancedleadership.harvard.edu/articles/shrink-it-and-pink-it-gender-bias-product-design 

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https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/892178/meta-moltbook-acquisition-ai-agents 

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/07/meta-superintelligence-team/683607/ 

https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/3/24334946/meta-ai-profiles-instagram-facebook-bots 

https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/03/cluelys-arr-doubled-in-a-week-to-7m-founder-roy-lee-says-but-rivals-are-coming/ 

https://www.garbageday.email/p/waging-war-for-the-lulz 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq571w5vllxo 

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/09/anthropic-defense-department-lawsuit-ai 

https://www.wired.com/story/anthropic-sues-department-of-defense-over-supply-chain-risk-designation/ 

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The biggest stories on the internet from March 10th, 2026.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

2:35 Chappell Roan vs. paparazzi

7:00 Fruit & vegetable soap opera brainrot goes viral

10:26 Aussie influencers face backlash over fatphobic comments

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The biggest stories on the internet from March 9th, 2026.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:42 Timothee Chalamet vs. the arts

8:45 Jessalyn Grace speaks on child influencing

13:25 Viral TikTok jealousy discourse

20:29 Merit Beauty ad drama

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Literally what is this episode? IDK! Almost didn't publish this episode because it has so little substance, but they can't all be winners lol. Also if I pronounced Jimmy Iovine wrong, no I didn't🩷

The biggest stories on the internet from March 6th, 2026.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

1:12 Fast food burger review wars

3:50 Viral Substack argues that music streaming platforms will die soon

8:46 Selena Gomez x Benny Blanco footgate

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The biggest stories on the internet from March 5th, 2026.

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Timestamps:

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00:39 Whitney Simmons pregnancy TikTok unfollow debate

9:21 Rosanna Pansino calls out MrBeast for purchasing views

14:29 Viral TikTok thrift fashion drama

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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from March 4th, 2026.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

1:01 Anthropic launches Substack for retired Claude model 

6:01 Why users are boycotting ChatGPT 

11:11 Report shows Nicki Minaj’s social media is being amplified by bots

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https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-strikes-2026/card/u-s-strikes-in-middle-east-use-anthropic-hours-after-trump-ban-ozNO0iClZpfpL7K7ElJ2?

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https://theconversation.com/anthropic-v-the-us-military-what-this-public-feud-says-about-the-use-of-ai-in-warfare-276999 

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https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/481322/pentagon-anthropic-openai-surveillance-china 

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Welcome to Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can’t escape it.

In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews Sami Jenkins— a video producer, content creator, and founder of Wilty Meetups, a grassroots community that creates safe spaces for connection.

Through this conversation, Sami takes us through her unexpected venture into content creation, navigating an extroverted industry as an introvert, and how she’s become a community facilitator for other socially anxious young people in Melbourne.

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