We discuss the negative effects social media sites including Instagram can have on a person’s self-image, and how to do repair work, with an exercise journalist. Then a tech writer talks with us about the need for batteries in our increasingly electrified world, and whether we’re going to have enough of them.
Featured in this Show
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Instagram, Facebook And Their Not-So-Sneaky Weight-Loss Trap
An investigation from The Washington Post uncovered researchers inside Instagram, owned by Facebook, knew their app has had a significant negative impact on the way teen girls feel about their bodies. We talk with an exercise journalist about why this finding is too little, too late, and how we can make things better.
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The Great Battery Bottleneck
An increasingly electric future needs power — including battery power! But as the demand for them goes up, we talk about whether the supply of batteries, including ones manufactured at least in part in the United States, can keep pace.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Casey Johnston Guest
- Steve LeVine Guest
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