Media in the Middle
ConnectSafely & My Digital Tat2
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Listen to youth voices share about how social media impacts their lives. The podcast teams explore topics that will help parents gain a deeper understanding of the struggles and challenges of living a 24/7 digital world.
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Apr 6, 2023
Ep. 52: The College Process and Social Media
Teens share about how they use social media to choose a college to apply to and how they feel that their social media accounts impacts their chances of getting in.
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Feb 21, 2023
Ep. 51: Online Burnout
Listen to teens talk about their experiences with burnout from their digital devices and learn strategies to prevent or to push back against burnout.
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Jan 31, 2023
Ep. 50: Safer Internet Day - Staying Safe Online
With Safer Internet Day coming up, we welcomed teens to share the ways they practice staying safe and protecting their privacy online.
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Dec 20, 2022
Ep. 49: Teens Respond to Twitter Acquisition
Listen to teens talk about the recent Twitter acquisition by Elon Musk.
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Dec 1, 2022
Ep. 48: Dream's Face Reveal - Minecraft's Most Famous Streamer
Listen to teens share their thoughts about the face reveal of one of the most famous Minecraft streamers, Dream.
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Oct 19, 2022
Ep. 47: What's the Deal with "Binge-watching?"
Teens talk about what binge-watching is, how they have experienced it, and how it's become a common thing that people do for their favorite shows.
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Sep 23, 2022
Ep. 46: Advertisements on Social Media
Teens share their opinions and perspectives on the advertisements that they see on their favorite social media platforms.
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Jun 9, 2022
Ep. 45: ABC 20/20: Words to Die By
MDT2 co-founder Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet was recently featured in ABC's 20/20 episode on the death of Conrad Roy and the case of Michelle Carter who pushed Conrad with text messages to kill himself. Listen to our teens' thoughts on Michelle's actions covered in the 20/20 episode titled Words to Die By.
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Jun 6, 2022
Ep. 44: Netflix Series: Heartstopper
Listen to our teens' thoughts on Netflix's new show Heartstopper, a boy-meets-boy story based on the novel series.
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May 4, 2022
Ep. 43: HBO's Euphoria
Listen to our teens' thoughts on the popular and controversial HBO show Euphoria.
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Apr 20, 2022
Ep. 43: The World of Girl Gaming
Teens talk about their experience and challenges of playing video games as a girl.
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Mar 29, 2022
Ep. 42: Social Media Language and Code Switching
Teens talk about the evolving language used online and "code switching."
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Mar 15, 2022
Ep. 41: Ukraine and the "First Social Media War"
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the first grand European invasion during the YouTube and TikTok generation. This is invasion is massively exposed through the internet, making it the most accessible war in history. Some refer to it as the "first social media war." Listen to the panel talk about the way they are experiencing the Ukraine invasion through the internet, from the videos they've watched to the memes they've seen.
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Mar 1, 2022
Ep. 40: Online Friendships and Relationships
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Jan 25, 2022
Ep. 39: 2 Years of COVID - What is Next?
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Jan 10, 2022
Ep. 38: Apology Videos
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Nov 24, 2021
Ep. 37: Strategies for Digital Wellness (FOMO, Digital Perfection, Doom Scrolling, Mental/Physical Health)
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Nov 2, 2021
Ep. 36: Body Image and Social Media
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Oct 12, 2021
Ep. 35: Productivity Pressure
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Sep 28, 2021
Ep. 34: Back in the Classroom - Reflections
We're excited to launch season 3 of Media in the Middle, a teen hosted podcast brought to you by My Digital TAT2 and ConnectSafely.org. In this episode you'll hear how students are adapting to being back at school in person. Hear their reflections, the positives, and the challenges.
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Jun 22, 2021
Ep. 33: Gamers Talk About Valorant
Listen to our teens explain their thoughts about the game Valorant and their opinion about violence in video games in general.
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Jun 1, 2021
Ep. 32: Influencers and Creators
Listen to our teens explain their thoughts about and their relationship with influencers and creators on social media.
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May 18, 2021
Ep. 31: Not All Screen Time Is Alike
Listen to our teens explain that not all screen time is equal; sometimes it brings joy and sometimes it can make them feel bad.
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May 4, 2021
Ep. 30: The Covid Vaccine & Social Media
Listen to what our teens are seeing on social media as a response to the vaccine rollout and their reactions to this.
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Apr 20, 2021
Ep. 29: Pandemic Reflections
Listen to our teens' reflections on the pandemic; how they are dealing, what life is like for them now, and more.
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Apr 6, 2021
Ep. 28: How Our Teens Are Using Snapchat
Listen to our teens speak about how they use Snapchat and how it has become more common and more used than a phone number.
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Mar 23, 2021
Ep. 27: All About Minecraft: Middle School Edition
Listen to this latest podcast about why Minecraft is so popular with middle schoolers; how they are using it, what they are learning, and more.
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Mar 9, 2021
Ep. 26 Friendship During the Pandemic
Listen to how our teens are dealing with being isolated from their friends and peers during quarantine and how it affects them and their relationships.
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Feb 23, 2021
Ep. 25: How Our Teens Are Using Instagram During Quarantine
Listen to how our teens are using Instagram and social media in general and how it has changed during quarantine.
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Feb 9, 2021
Ep. 24: Relationship with Streaming Platforms During the Pandemic
Listen to how our teens are using streaming services such as Netflix and Youtube and how their relationship with these platforms has changed during quarantine.
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Jan 26, 2021
Ep. 23 Reactions to Biden's Inauguration
Listen to our teen's reactions and feelings to Joe Biden's inauguration and first days in office.
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Jan 13, 2021
Ep. 22: Reactions to violence at the Capitol and the consumption of related news and toxicity
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Dec 8, 2020
Happy Holidays - season 2 starts in late January
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Nov 24, 2020
Ep. 21: Among Us
Learn about the hot new multiplayer online game, Among Us! It's a social deduction game developed and published in 2018, but has suddenly shot to the top of Steam and app download lists, reaching more than 86 million downloads by mid-September. Why the sudden boost in popularity - listen to our teens!
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Nov 16, 2020
Ep. 20: YouTube and Teens - how they use it, why they use it, and what you need to know!
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Nov 16, 2020
Ep. 19 The Mental Health Episode
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Oct 29, 2020
Ep. 18: The Political Climate Part 2
In part 2 of our podcast series on young people and politics, learn how the current political climate is impacting their mental health, relationships, family dynamics; and how online campaigns can diffuse toxcity and be used to stand in solidarity.
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Oct 29, 2020
Ep. 17: The Political Climate Part 1 of 2
Go deep into learning about how young people feel about the current political climate and how technology and social media influence their political beliefs.
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Oct 13, 2020
Ep. 16: Recreation, Community, and the 'Rona
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Sep 30, 2020
Ep. 15: Back to Distance Learning
With the official start of the new school year, our teens will discus what it's like to go back to school on a computer screen in the middle of a global pandemic.
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Sep 15, 2020
Ep. 14: Social Media & Political Beliefs
Learn how social media reflects the political views of young people. You'll hear about how peers, influencers, and social news can impact the political beliefs of teens.
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Aug 28, 2020
Ep. 13: TikTok Controversy
Our panel of teens will talk about the rise of TikTok and the ensuing controversy, safety concerns, and worries about data privacy. This is especially timely with the Federal Government wanting to ban the app or have it acquired by an American company.
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Aug 25, 2020
Ep. 12: Conspiracy Theories
Learn where teens see conspiracy theories, if they believe them, and what the impact is. What is a conspiracy theory, you ask: a theory that rejects the standard explanation for an event and instead credits a covert group or organization with carrying out a secret plot.
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Aug 11, 2020
Ep. 11: Performative Activism, Political Polarazarion and Social Action
We've seen a social media explosion of solidarity posts, black screens, and increased sharing about causes that are important to us. Learn from our teen paenlists about what it means to them and how they are finding authentic ways to stand up and speak out.
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Jul 28, 2020
Ep. 10: Cancel Culture
Learn how young people feel about cancel culture, a practice of withdrawing support for (canceling) public figures and companies after they have done or said something considered objectionable or offensive.
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Jul 14, 2020
Ep. 9: News & Social Media - how teens consume and share content
This episode will explore how teenagers use social media to get their news and what that looks like. Learn about how news and movements like #BlackLivesMatter are shared and amplified.
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Jul 9, 2020
Standing Up to Injustice - A statement from MDT2
A message about the killing of George Floyd and the recent injustices against Black people.
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Jun 23, 2020
Ep: 7: Merging Mindsets
During the pandemic, adult tech use has skyrocketed and our teens miss connecring in person. Learn how teens feel about the ways their parents and adult family members use technology and social media.
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Jun 23, 2020
Ep. 6: Quaranteen - How Social Media Hits Different
How we engage online, how our social media feeds look, and what apps we use to connect during a pandemic seem different. Hear the diverse voices of youth and learn about how social media is being used and seen differently during COVID-19.
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May 12, 2020
Ep. 5: The Class of 2020: Graduating in a Pandemic
The class of 2020 is navigating arguably the greatest impact on society since the Great Depression. Listen to the raw, real, and diverse youth voices as they share their perspectives on graduating during coronavirus, how their families feel, and how they believe this will impact them in the future.
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Apr 27, 2020
Ep. 4: Quaranteen: Social Distance Learning?
Curious how your kids and students are responding to the new normal at school during coronavirus? This episode will go deep into how young people are dealing with learning online, being away from their peers, new ways of grading, and increased time online.
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Apr 21, 2020
Ep 3: QuaranTeen: Communicating Through Gaming
A group of friends share their perspectives about the life of a “gamer” especially during COVID-19, coronavirus. Learn what your kids want you to know about why and how they get into the game
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Apr 6, 2020
Episode 2: QuaranTeen: Coronavirus and Mental Health: Sheltering in Peace
You are not alone. This episode focuses on the anxiety brought on by the current state of uncertainty. Teens discuss strategies for managing family dynamics and teen mental health during the pandemic.
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Apr 4, 2020
Episode 1: QuaranTeen: The Struggle is Real
This episode highlights how young people are coping with the coronavirus, the challenges they’re encountering, and things they’ve learned about themselves and others.
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