It seems like nearly everyone uses social media, but some experts are wondering if the age requirement to join should be higher. Our guest breaks down the arguments for, and against, bumping up the number. We also learn about a Milwaukee storytelling program that is getting people to talk about race, and get a recap of the biggest news stories from around the state this week.
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State News Roundup For February 12, 2015
A state news editor joins us to talk bills in the state legislature, school employees using restraints on students and other major headlines from around Wisconsin this week.
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Storytelling Group Engages Milwaukee In Conversation On Race
A new storytelling fellowship focused on racial privilege and oppression has started a citywide conversation about race in Milwaukee. The Executive Director of Ex Fabula, joins us to talk about the fellowship and the impact on the community.
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Should The Age Requirement For Social Media Be Higher?
If you’re a teenager in the United States and want to sign up for social media websites, all you need is internet access and meet the requirement that you’re 13-years-of-age or older. But over in Europe, new regulations aimed at data protection could mean that EU countries might bump up the the required age to 16. While those regulations are still being hased out, it does raise questions for parents here in America, like: how young is too young for sites like Facebook and Instagram? Would teens benefits from having to wait until 16 to join these sites? And…what are some of the unique challenges faced by teens on social media? A parenting columnist weighs in.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Matt Oleson Producer
- KP Whaley Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Rob Mentzer Guest
- Megan McGee Guest
- Aisha Sultan Guest
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