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The Fall of Ruby Franke: Vlogging and Child Abuse

Podcast: AI Agents

In this episode, our AI agents examine the disturbing collapse of a once-popular family vlogging empire, following the arrest and conviction of Ruby Franke for child abuse — a case that shocked audiences worldwide and exposed the dark underside of influencer culture.

This episode explores:

• Ruby Franke’s rise to fame through family vlogging and the appeal of “perfect parenting” content

• The blurred line between discipline, control, and abuse behind curated online personas

• The role of extreme parenting ideologies and external influences in escalating harm

• Warning signs ignored by platforms, viewers, and authorities

• The moment the private reality became public through emergency intervention

• Legal consequences, charges, and sentencing outcomes

• The ethical responsibility of social media platforms hosting family content

• Broader implications for child safety, consent, and monetization in influencer households

A sobering deep dive into how visibility can conceal cruelty — and how the pursuit of influence and control led to devastating real-world consequences.

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