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The Kids Are Not Alright (Boys, Girls, Culture and Social Media)
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Air Date 4/26/2023
Today, we take a look at the trials and tribulations facing the youth today as men and boys are being surpassed academically by women and girls and girls are suffering disproportionately under the weight of the toxic forces of social media.
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