Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
Are you having trouble keeping up with the latest hot-button issues on your social media feeds? The Keep it Controversial podcast is hosted by a team of four young media professionals using journalistic research and their individual experiences of internet subcultures to lead their discussions about social media’s hottest debates. In an era of knee-jerk reactions and oversimplification, Keep it Controversial provides a space for listeners to thoughtfully approach the complexities of pop culture in the digital age. Follow Keep It Controversial on your favorite podcasting platforms for new episodes.
Are you having trouble keeping up with the latest hot-button issues on your social media feeds? The Keep it Controversial podcast is hosted by a team of four young media professionals using journalistic research and their individual experiences of internet subcultures to lead their discussions about social media’s hottest debates. In an era of knee-jerk reactions and oversimplification, Keep it Controversial provides a space for listeners to thoughtfully approach the complexities of pop culture in the digital age. Follow Keep It Controversial on your favorite podcasting platforms for new episodes.
In this episode of the Keep It Controversial podcast, hosts Riley Brubaker and Ireland Kennedy tackle a corner of the internet regarding food decisions and diet culture. Using outside sources and personal experiences, both hosts create a conversational piece about social media, our own experiences with food influencers and marketing, and the unrealistic standards of FoodTok. Check out more content on our Instagram @keepitcontroversialpodcast TikTok Food Discourse: “A mom gave her daughter donuts for breakfast and it sparked a food-shaming controversy” - Today.com “The Most Unhealthy Moms on the Internet” - Kiki Chanel “You’re Not a Bad Parent–You Just Look Poor.” - Edvasian Uvm-study-shows-tiktok-perpetuates-toxic-diet-culture-among-teens-and-young-adults https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235215461500131X https://contentkitchen.com/why-is-there-so-much-nasty-food-on-social-media/ https://www.michigandaily.com/opinion/columns/clean-eating-is-classist-at-its-core/ Influencer Marketing: “Bloom Nutrition Greens & Superfoods Powder” - Truthinadvertising.org “Why Are Influencers Still Promoting Bloom?” - Kiki Chanel “We Need To Talk About Bloom” - Swell Entertainment “The Scoop on Social Media Influencer Disclosure Requirements.” - Truthinadvertising.com Music by Coma Studios on Pixabay.…
In this episode of the Keep it Controversial podcast, hosts Riley Brubaker and Jade Lombardo discuss the intersection of media literacy, AI technology, and social media. They are joined this week by Sara Bauknecht, a media and communications professor at Chatham University, who has a wide range of experience working in media beyond the classroom. Together, they examine how AI and social media are changing the landscape of media literacy and the broader communications industry, exploring the challenges and learning opportunities it presents for the future. Don't forget to hit the follow button to stay updated on all our latest episodes, and follow us on Instagram @keepitcontroversialpodcast. We pulled research for this episode from the following sources: Media Literacy: https://medialiteracynow.org/challenge/what-is-media-literacy/ https://www.becker-digital.com/blog/digital-media-literacy-training Social Media: https://sproutsocial.com/insights/social-media-statistics/ https://www.edutopia.org/blog/social-media-five-key-concepts-stacey-goodman https://mashable.com/article/tiktok-misinformation-news-literacy https://mashable.com/article/tiktok-misinformation-report-newsguard-abortion https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Koay-Kian-Yeik/publication/372768771_How_and_when_social_media_influencers%27_intimate_self-disclosure_fosters_purchase_intentions_the_roles_of_congruency_and_parasocial_relationships/links/64c77795545060019e42e827/How-and-when-social-media-influencers-intimate-self-disclosure-fosters-purchase-intentions-the-roles-of-congruency-and-parasocial-relationships.pdf Interested in seeing the video Riley referenced during our conversation with Sara? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/5EDQeoJeqXk?si=BMfUyvo5l7-rnPhx Music by Coma Studios on Pixabay.…
In this episode of the Keep it Controversial podcast, hosts Abigail Hakas and Jade Lombardo explore the impact of influencers on consumer behavior, primarily through overconsumption and microtrends. Reflecting on the rising trends of de-influencing and dupe culture, they attempt to unravel what ethical consumption truly entails in the age of online abundance. Make sure to follow Keep it Controversial so you never miss an episode, and stay tuned for new releases every other week. Check out our Instagram @keepitcontroversialpodcast for more behind-the-scenes content. Our research for this episode was compiled from the following articles: Influencer Marketing: https://harvardpolitics.com/the-influencer-revolution/ https://www.prsa.org/article/the-power-of-influencer-marketing https://influencermarketinghub.com/influencer-marketing-statistics/ https://www.vox.com/recode/23197348/tiktok-ad-sponcon-influencers https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/disclosures-101-social-media-influencers https://www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/mikayla-nogueira-tiktok-mascara Overconsumption: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/were-getting-disillusioned-by-overconsumption-on-tiktok https://www.facebook.com/business/news/insights/how-instagram-boosts-brands-and-drives-sales Deinfluencers: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/feb/22/the-sudden-dawn-of-the-deinfluencer-can-online-superstars-stop-us-shopping https://www.forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2023/03/08/rise-of-the-deinfluencer-growing-social-media-movement-challenges-influencers-and-consumerism/?sh=6efbc7e74a44 Music by Coma Studios on Pixabay…
Hosts Abigail Hakas and Ireland Kennedy discuss and debate children’s use of social media through the lens of the D’Amelio sisters, mental health, and the concept of a third place. Click the follow button so you don’t miss an episode, and follow us on Instagram to keep up with our content: https://www.instagram.com/keepitcontroversialpodcast/ We pulled research from the following articles: The origins of TikTok: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53640724 The D’Amelio family and their television show: https://www.businessinsider.com/charli-d-amelio-bio-how-old-tiktok-famous-renegade-super-bowl-2020?op=1#damelio-burst-onto-the-tiktok-scene-with-a-dance-tutorial-duet-and-her-growth-has-been-nonstop-ever-since-1 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/28/style/charli-dixie-damelio-hulu-show.html The dangers of social media to children: https://www.npr.org/2023/05/23/1177626373/u-s-surgeon-general-vivek-murthy-warns-about-the-dangers-of-social-media-to-kids https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/56818426 How many underage children are on TikTok: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/14/technology/tiktok-underage-users-ftc.html Legality of money handling regarding child labor in the production of entertainment: https://www.sagaftra.org/membership-benefits/young-performers/coogan-law https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=103-0556 Third places and age discrimination: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/third-places-as-community-builders/ https://www.youthrights.org/issues/age-discrimination/business-discrimination/#:~:text=Businesses%20are%20often%20responsible%20for,a%20legal%20adult%20on%20weekends Competitive parenting and Facebook children: https://www.uow.edu.au/the-stand/2017/the-rise-of-competitive-parenting.php https://www.denverpost.com/2013/10/29/facebook-and-the-rise-of-competitive-parenting/ Music by Coma Studios on Pixabay.…
Are you having trouble keeping up with the latest hot-button issues on your social media feeds? The Keep it Controversial podcast is hosted by a team of four young media professionals using journalistic research and their individual experiences of internet subcultures to lead their discussions about social media’s hottest debates. In an era of knee-jerk reactions and oversimplification, Keep it Controversial provides a space for listeners to thoughtfully approach the complexities of pop culture in the digital age. Follow Keep It Controversial on your favorite podcasting platforms for new episodes.…
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