This channel dives deep into the world of influencer culture—exploring family vloggers, parenting influencers, child exploitation online, digital labor laws, and the ethical dilemmas of growing up on camera. Expect deep-dive videos, influencer news breakdowns, commentary on viral trends, and live Q&As.
You may know Fortesa Latifi for reporting on influencer parents and their children, her CNN interview about children of January 6 insurrectionist, or her story on teen abortion activist Olivia Julianna shared by Hillary Clinton. She's a published author, journalist, and cultural critic whose work appears in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and more.
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If your family had a YouTube channel, what would it be called?
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When parents post their kids with emojis over their faces, what do you think?
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A teen draws 87,000 people to a mall for a skincare launch, sells out at Sephora, and pulls tens of millions of views—how does that even happen? In this deep dive, we sit down with Salish Matter and her dad, Jordan, to unpack teen fame, parasocial fandom, and how their videos get 15M–37M views while filming only one day a week. We discuss the viral “Five Dates in 24 Hours,” the “Are They Dating” craze, and why audiences are so invested in a 15-year-old’s life.
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A teen draws 87,000 people to a mall for a skincare launch, sells out at Sephora, and pulls tens of millions of views—how does that even happen? In this deep dive, we sit down with Salish Matter and her dad, Jordan, to unpack teen fame, parasocial fandom, and how their videos get 15M–37M views while filming only one day a week. We discuss the viral “Five Dates in 24 Hours,” the “Are They Dating” craze, and why audiences are so invested in a 15-year-old’s life.
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Do you still read magazine articles?
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Did Tylenol during pregnancy “cause” autism? After a White House press conference where President Trump—alongside HHS Secretary RFK Jr—linked prenatal Tylenol use to rising autism rates, moms across the country reacted with shock, anger, and vulnerability. In this video, you’ll hear real stories from mothers, a clear breakdown of what was actually said, and expert context on correlation vs causation, genetics, and medical guidance for pregnancy.
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‘It’s Always Somehow Our Fault’: Moms of Autistic Kids Push Back on Trump’s Tylenol Claims
The president, along with RFK Jr., claimed taking acetaminophen during pregnancy could cause autism — which some mothers and experts say puts undue blame on women.
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A few weeks before her 18th birthday, I sat down with Piper Rockelle in a Los Angeles music studio for a candid conversation about growing up online, the lawsuit that changed everything, and what turning 18 really means for her career and personal life. We covered her hopes for re-monetizing YouTube, brand deals, music and acting dreams, and how she handles relentless speculation about her family, relationships, and “rage-bait” content.
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Snark subreddits are exploding—and they’re reshaping the conversation around family vloggers and mom influencers. This video investigates how former fans become critics, why these communities call themselves “anti-fans,” and the real mental health toll creators report when they’re the subject of nonstop scrutiny. We follow specific cases—from the LaBrant family to the Ruby Frankie saga—to unpack when critique becomes culture and where the line is between accountability and exploitation.
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