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EPISODE · Mar 22, 2019 · 23 MIN

Is Media Making Us Crazy?

from Overworked · host Overworked

Today we chat about what the aftermath of the Christchurch Massacre looked like over the weekend, how racial bias is still a real thing, and our biggest tips and advice for social media. We're getting real and raw, and we'd love for you to join the conversation over at OverworkedPodcast on both Instagram and Facebook. 01:25 - How has social media played a role in the aftermath of the shooting in Christchurch last Friday 04:00 - Does the news use fear as a way to increase ratings? 06:15 - How the media portrays particularly communities, and how different they are in reality 08:34 - Racial bias, and how people view different groups of people 11:09 - Should the kid who egged Fraser Anning be glorified or condemned? 14:44 - We both have concerns about how our kids are going to be brought up in the world 16:32 - What should you be posting on social media? 22:02 - Help Amy with her drinking problem! Follow us at @Overworkedpodcast on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with our day to day antics! This podcast was produced by Amy, with royalty free music provided by Audio Library and Ikson

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