# The internet sucks, and Congress might make it worse

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Podcast: [Panic World](https://stenobird.com/podcast/panic-world-6869507)
Published: 2026-04-01T07:31:00+00:00
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## Resource

The law Section 230 is maybe the invisible force that governs everything in our lives. With a California court ruling against Meta, what are we to do? How responsible should social media companies be for the content posted on them? Brian Reed joins us to discuss Section 230 and its implications, both past and present. Our guest Brian Reed is the host of Question Everything. Check it out anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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