In Part 1, we revealed how Meta’s products are harming kids — not by accident, but by design.
In Part 2, we uncover how Meta responds when confronted with these dangers. Spoiler: it’s manipulation, PR spin, and “safety features” that don’t actually keep kids safe.
We break down Meta’s Teen Accounts rollout, the massive marketing campaign behind it, and the independent tests and new research showing that teens are still being pushed sexual content, violence, self-harm, predators, and more. We examine why experts say Meta’s fixes are performative — and why real change will only come from lawsuits, legislation, and collective public pressure.
We also look at the major court cases underway, the growing protests, and what parents can do right now to demand real protections for kids.
This episode isn’t just about what Meta has done — it’s about what they refuse to do, and how we force the change our kids deserve.
The heat is on.
Here's how you can take action today:
- Sign up for our email list at https://www.scrolling2death.com/heat
- Sign the Petition asking Meta to make Instagram safer. Here's the Petition link.
Hosts:
Nicki Petrossi – Host of Scrolling 2 Death
Sarah Gardner – Founder & CEO of Heat Initiative
Expert Guests:
Kelly Stonelake - Former Meta executive and whistleblower
Arturo Bejar - Former Meta executive and whistleblower
Paul Raffile - Cyber analyst and sextortion expert
Jonathan Haidt - Author of The Anxious Generation
Expert editing provided by Jacob Meade.
Other Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Design it for Us Report: Teen Accounts Fail to Deliver Promised Safety Features
- Teen Survey by Heat Initiative: Instagram Teen Accounts are Missing the Mark
- Research led by Arturo Bejar: Instagram Still Poses Risk to Children, Despite New Safety Tools
- Parents Together Action Report: Teen Accounts Sextortion Report