WHIN Radio

For today's kids' culture and technology are intertwined, and there is no escape. As a parent, it's important to know what's going on with technology and what's going on in the pop culture. We cover a recent hot topic that you'll definitely want to know. A new movie-watching trend for a 2011 film on TikTok has the movie's director issuing a warning. If your kids have TikTok – beware. Last, we cover some new TikTok and Twitter features.

Part two of today’s program: It’s another week of TikTok news and adventure! A filter that TikTok released has been slammed as “fatphobic,” and then there’s the rampant and widespread videos containing the live-streamed suicide of an Army veteran that keeps showing up in the “For You Page” If your kids have TikTok, you’ll want to know about these. We also dive into how to pick headphones for younger kids and a list of eight contenders to check out.

Jeff Shannon speaks with Lynda Evjen with HolidayFest and Kathleen Hawkins with the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce.

In today’s program: I get a lot of TikTok questions from parents and grandparents, and the one question that everyone asks is this: Is TikTok safe for kids? We’re going to tackle that today. I will share ten things that every parent, grandparent, and teacher needs to know about TikTok regardless of whether the kids are using the App right now.

Jeff Shannon Speaks with Re-Elected Mayor of Hendersonville Jamie Clary and Economic Development Director Rod Kirk about business, Roads and projects of concern for the City of Hendersonville.

Warning: Topic for mature audiences. Do your kids have TikTok? If they do, their videos could be on Pornhub, Porn Subreddits, Discord, and the Dark Web. If they don’t have TikTok yet, you still need this information.

Happy Fortnite-ween! If you don’t know what it is, ask your kids that are gamers, but don’t do it over breakfast. Can TikTok influence the election? Yes, it can! We give you the rundown on how and what you can do with your young TikTokers. We also cover a viral magic trick challenge that almost cost an 8-year-old her life.

Do your kids use WhatsApp? If so, they are about to get a new feature that will make it easier for strangers to contact them and get into trouble! TikTok is also going to roll out a new feature called “Learn” we give you a glimpse into the content your kids will have access to.

I frequently get asked about encrypted texting apps, usually after a kid has gotten in trouble with one. In this episode, we’re going to cover what these apps are and the top 13 encrypted messaging apps that kids are using today.

On this episode of the Spotlight, Jeff Shannon speaks with Wanette Turner with the HUCKABEE SHOW and Shanda Tripp and Crystal Brown with Love from Music City.

On this weeks edition of Sumner County Spotlight, Jeff Shannon speaks with Eddie Roberson about the new First Responders Memorial and Brian Silkwood and Tom Brennan on the new Rugby Complex in Hendersonville.

On this edition of the SPOTLIGHT, Jeff Shannon speaks with founding member and keyboardist with the legendary group RESTLESS HEART.

Join us this week as Jeff Shannon speaks with the Head Ranger at Bledsoe Creek State Park.