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22 Jan 2025

Edith Hill: TikTok

Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

TikTok was banned in the US! For like a day…

People in the US were using that last day to share “secrets” with their followers. Mainly, this involved telling on themselves about times they lied during their content. For example, a huge food influencer (famous for being a tiny woman who eats large amounts of food) admitted she didn’t eat all the meals she said she did.

Likewise, fitness influencers came out about lying about work outs/morning routines.

People in the US have been making videos sharing how their TikTok experience has changed since the ban and reversal. For example, their recommendations seem different, certain terms are no longer searching, video suggestions are wrong/off. Curious stuff! All speculation at this stage though!

Guest: Dr Edith Hill, Associate Lecturer, Learning and Teaching Innovation at Flinders University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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21 Dec 2025

Associate Professor Liam Burke: What Netflix Buying Warner Bros Could Mean for Cinema

News & Politics, Society & Culture, TV & Film

Netflix’s move to buy Warner Bros has raised questions about the future of cinema. Associate Professor Liam Burke explains the ...

21 Dec 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Christmas Songs Get Stuck in Our Heads

Music, Popular Culture, Psychology, Society & Culture

Christmas music triggers instant memories, emotions and associations, often within seconds of hearing it. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne explains why ...

21 Dec 2025

Lee Knight: Preventing Domestic Violence Before It Happens

Health, Personal Safety, Psychology, Relationships, Science & Medicine

A world-first Australian trial is exploring whether treating impulsivity could help prevent domestic and family violence before harm occurs. Lee ...