# Parties pull plug on social media for teens, sports boosts broadcasters, Dolly dies

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Podcast: [Mediawatch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mediawatch-1043897)
Published: 2026-08-29T21:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2022

## Resource

The two big political parties want to pull the plug on social media for teens. But will ‘fast-following’ Australia work? Also: TV broadcasters cite soccer in boosted financials - and Dolly’s death triggers sadness. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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