# #31: Is social media dead?

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Podcast: [Stop The Press!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stop-the-press-7108617)
Published: 2026-04-01T19:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail A landmark ruling in Los Angeles has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, with tech giants like Meta and Google found liable for contributing to the worsening mental health of a young woman who argued their platforms were deliberately designed to be addictive. In this episode of Stop The Press!, the boys unpack what this case really means. Is this the beginning of meaningful accountability for Big Tech, or a legal overreach that could fundamentally reshape the internet? Th...

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