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Scrolling 2 Death
Hosted by Nicki Petrossi · EN
Scrolling 2 Death is a podcast for parents who are worried about social media. Through interviews with parents and experts, we explore smartphone use, screen time, school-issued devices, social media use and so much more.
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[REPORT] Snapchat is Harming Children at an Industrial Scale, says Jonathan Haidt
Apr 16, 2025Summary readyToday, April 16, 2025, Jonathan's Haidt's team at the Anxious Generation released an in-depth report into the harms of Snapchat. They examined court cases, reviewed internal documents and even spoke with top executives, finding that Snapchat is harming children at a scale we never imagined.In this mini-episode of Scrolling 2 Death, I break down what parents need to know about Snapchat. You can access the full report on the After Babel Substack here.
SummarySnapchat's Deadly Failure (with Aaron Ping)
Mar 23, 2025Summary readyThis episode is dedicated to the life of Avery Ping, forever 16.Avery's dad, Aaron Ping, joins Nicki on Scrolling 2 Death to expose the dark reality of social media’s role in the fentanyl crisis, focusing on the devastating loss of Aaron’s son, Avery. Avery’s death was not a tragic accident—it was the direct result of drug dealers operating with impunity on Snapchat. In this gripping conversation, Aaron shares his painful journey through the legal system following Avery's death. Nicki and Aaron dissect the failures of the Snapchat platform, the broken bail system that allows dealers to walk free, and the urgent need for laws like the Kids Online Safety Act to hold tech companies accountable. This discussion is a wake-up call for parents, lawmakers, and anyone who believes social media should not be a hunting ground for criminals. The episode ends with a powerful call to action: it’s time to demand change before more lives are lost.
SummarySarah Wynn-Williams can't speak, so I will.
Mar 13, 2025Summary readyMeta has silenced Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams, winning an emergency ruling to stop her from telling her story. Sarah worked directly with Facebook executives for 7 years and describes the dark realities of working at Facebook in her new book, Careless People. I was booked to interview Sarah here on Scrolling 2 Death this morning, March 13th, but the interview was canceled following the ruling. Since we are unable to hear from Sarah directly, I'm giving you a few highlights here and encourage you to purchase her book and hear her story first-hand.
Summary"I swapped their smartphones for simple phones." (with Kathleen Barlow)
Feb 27, 2025Summary readyWorried about your child’s smartphone use? It’s not too late to make a change. Kathleen Barlow, founder of the “Swimming UpScreen” blog, returns to Scrolling 2 Death to tell us how she reclaimed the simplicity of childhood for her kids. With six children aged 18 to 31, Kathleen has seen the dramatic impact smartphones have on childhood development. In 2018, she gave her twin daughters (then age 12) smartphones - which was typical at the time. At 17 and nearing ‘adulthood,’ she worried that their phone use was hindering necessary life skills. She swapped the smartphones for ‘simple’ phones with just calls, texts, and Spotify. No social media, no internet browser.It wasn’t easy. The girls were not happy. But she took an intentional, gradual approach to introduce the change. The result? She has witnessed a positive transformation in her daughters’ lives now that phones are no longer the focus. Tune in to hear Kathleen and Nicki of Scrolling 2 Death share advice for parents looking to scale back their kids’ screen time.This episode is sponsored by Bark Technologies:Learn about the Bark PhoneLearn about the Bark App for iPhones and Androids. *Use code SCROLLING2DEATH FOR 10% OFFLearn about the Bark Watch
SummaryWhat kids say about tech (with Titania Jordan)
Feb 6, 2025Summary readyIn this episode, Scrolling 2 Death host Nicki Reisberg sits down with Titania Jordan to tackle the questions they get most when speaking to youth at schools. Some of the questions may shock you! This casual catch-up covers several topics that parents are worried about including devices at school, Minecraft's educational platform and social media addiction. This episode is sponsored by Bark Technologies. Learn about the Bark Phone Learn about the Bark App for iPhones and Androids *Use code SCROLLING2DEATH FOR 10% OFF Learn about the Bark Watch
SummaryA look back at 2024 (with Dr. Alison Yeung)
Jan 2, 2025Summary readyI brought in Dr. Alison Yeung to recap 2024 and set intentions for 2025 around kid's online safety.
SummaryTeachers Talk (with Jessica Moore)
Aug 8, 2024Summary readyWelcome to Teachers Talk, a series on Scrolling 2 Death featuring candid discussions with teachers. Parents get the real deal on what's happening with screens at school and how tech is affecting students' learning and teachers' jobs. Today's episode features a 4th - 6th grade teacher in Alaska named Jessica Moore. Jessica does an incredible job breaking down the latest research around kids and screens and gives so many takeaways for parents! This episode is sponsored by Bark Technologies. Learn about the Bark App for iPhones and Androids: *Use code SCROLLING2DEATH FOR 10% OFF Check out the Bark Phone
SummaryTeachers Talk (with Mrs. C)
Jul 25, 2024Tap to summarizeWelcome to Teachers Talk, a series on Scrolling 2 Death featuring candid discussions with teachers. Parents are going to get the real deal on what's happening with screens at school, how tech is affecting students' learning and teachers' jobs. Today's episode features a high school educator in Canada that we're calling Mrs. C. This conversation goes way beyond screens in school as Mrs. C shares her experience providing a low-tech household for her three children and restricting social media until at least 16. This episode is sponsored by Bark Technologies. Learn about the Bark App for iPhones and Androids *Use code SCROLLING2DEATH FOR 10% OFF Check out the Bark Phone
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Jul 18, 2024Tap to summarizeWelcome to Teachers Talk, a series on Scrolling 2 Death featuring candid discussions with teachers. Parents are going to get the real deal on what's happening with screens at school, how tech is affecting students' learning and teachers' jobs. Today's episode features educator and speaker Ronna Glickman. You can reach Ronna at socialmediasafety.education
Transcribe →Teachers Talk (with Matt Brady)
Jul 11, 2024Tap to summarizeWelcome to Teachers Talk, a series on Scrolling 2 Death featuring candid discussions with teachers. Parents are going to get the real deal on what's happening with screens at school, how tech is affecting students' learning and teachers' jobs. Today's episode features a high school educator named Matt Brady. Here is Matt's substack: Teacher Teacher Matt Miles and Joe Clement are two incredible teachers mentioned in today's episode. Here's a link to my interview with Matt and Joe. This episode is sponsored by Bark Technologies. Learn about the Bark App for iPhones and Androids **Use code SCROLLING2DEATH FOR 10% OFF Check out the Bark Phone
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