Zuckerberg Testifies on Social Media and Children's Mental Health, Crabs Are Producing Nanoplastics and A Discussion on Reality TV

This week on The Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Mikel Tanyka and RJ dive into Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony on social media and children’s mental health, examine how crabs are producing nanoplastics and what it could mean for the environment, and wrap up the episode with a lively discussion on the world of reality TV.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced intense questioning before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee as lawmakers examined the responsibility of major social media platforms to protect children online. The January 31, 2024 hearing brought together the CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord and X to address concerns surrounding online child safety, exploitation and the potential harms young people can encounter on social media.Scientists are uncovering growing evidence that plastic pollution is making its way inside marine life, including crabs. Research has found microscopic plastic particles accumulating in crab tissues and digestive systems, raising new questions about how widespread plastic contamination has become in our oceans.Mikel, Tanyka, and RJ dive into the world of reality television and the massive influence it has had on entertainment and pop culture.Streaming LinksSpotify: https://shorturl.at/dehuEApple: https://shorturl.at/fyMNZYoutube: https://shorturl.at/fuyJQSocial Media:Website: https://solo.to/nexttakepodcastEpisode Produced By: Tanyka & MikelUploaded By: Mikel MilesWelcome to the Next Take Podcast—your go-to spot for real conversations about music, art, social issues, pop culture, politics, the economy, and so much more! Hosted by Two Canadians Mikel,Tanyka and Friends, each episode brings fresh takes, bold discussions, and a whole lot of heart. New episodes Monday to Friday -- don’t miss out!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.