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The discovery was made by Dave Blanchard, who runs NPR's Wild Card and keeps an eye on the comments that people post about the show.
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Dave Blanchard, who manages NPR's Wild Card, discovered the use of podcast comments as group chats.
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The author
Context Type
News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-29",
    "person": "Dave Blanchard",
    "organization": "NPR"
}
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Podcasts Discovery NPR
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 10:01 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 10:01 PM (2 weeks ago)

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Kids Are Using NPR Podcast Comments as Secret Group Chats
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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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