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Ella said that they "just looked for podcasts that didn't have many comments."
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Ella stated that she and her friends chose podcasts with few comments for their group chats.
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- Ella
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- News Article
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{ "date": "2026-09-29", "person": "Ella" } - Subject Tags
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- 28239948-9723-44cf-8c2c-a6ce4ed7470a
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- September 30, 2026 at 10:01 PM (1 week ago)
- Last Updated
- September 30, 2026 at 10:01 PM (1 week ago)
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https://reason.com/2026/09/29/kids-are-using-npr-podcast-comments-as-secret-group-chats
Teenagers, often barred from social media, are repurposing NPR podcast comment sections into private group chats. This resourceful adaptation highlights how kids circumvent online restrictions to communicate with peers.
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