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Join Kate Lindsay twice a week as we gaze deep into the online abyss—and tell you what’s gazing back.

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Saturday · 32 min
The Boomers Turned “Screenagers”
Adult children are struggling with their elderly parents’ social media addictions.
Wednesday · 38 min
An Internet Boyfriend Just Made The Movie Of The Year
Nathan Fielder’s “You Can See Everything” has divided the discourse.
October 24 · 37 min
The “Tradwife” To Girlboss Pipeline
Some of the internet’s most iconic homemakers are angling for a rebrand.
October 21 · 33 min
The Toxic FB Groups For Estranged Parents
And how one writer infiltrated her own mother’s group.
October 17 · 33 min
The Labubufication of AI Agents
I am going to hunt Meta’s AI Muse for sport.
October 14 · 39 min
How The Pussyhat Unraveled
Almost ten years later, the Pussyhat’s legacy is still complicated.
October 10 · 45 min
Jane Doe Deserves Better From The Internet
It's #MeToo all over again. Let's cope together.
October 7 · 37 min
The Conspiracy Theory Your Parents Are Falling For
Fictional “medbeds” are for sale online, preying on the sick and elderly.
October 3 · 50 min
WTF Is Happening On Threads?
The platform is notorious for niche drama and unhinged engagement-bait.
September 30 · 36 min
The Revenge Of The Comment Section
And what happens when you confront your biggest hater.
September 26 · 37 min
No Phones? No Problem
Everyone hates your dumbphone
September 23 · 36 min
The “Sickfluencer” Witch Hunt
Content creators with illnesses and disabilities are being accused of faking for clout.
September 19 · 41 min
Don't Worry, There’s No “AI Apocalypse”
A former Anthropic employee’s wild claim needs to be fact-checked.
September 16 · 34 min
Forbidden Alphas & Cursed Billionaires: The Rise Of Microdramas
They’re ridiculous and poorly-written—and we must protect them at all costs.
September 12 · 46 min
Who TF Are These Women?
Alix Earle and Stella Lefty want you to escape into nothing.
September 9 · 37 min
Parenting Apps, Subreddits, & Group Chats—Oh My!
Parenting internet is the wild west.
September 5 · 45 min
Yes, Having a Boyfriend Is Embarrassing
A viral Vogue essay sparked an online debate.
September 2 · 39 min
The Hypocrisy of Plagiarism & AI Accusations
Jason Arday is the latest example of a person of color facing outsized scrutiny.
August 29 · 36 min
Will Social Media Ever Be Fun Again?
All roads online lead to bean soup.
August 26 · 47 min
It’s Time To Talk About Lindsay Clancy
Even for the true crime fandom, the clickbait and conspiracies are out of control.

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