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Behind the Dog Deaths at Miranda's Rescue, and Is This Social Media’s ‘Big Tobacco Moment’?

Aug 28, 2026 · 23m

Summary

This episode covers a survey revealing serious injuries and legal access issues in San Francisco jails, and the ongoing investigation into Miranda’s Rescue in Humboldt County after over 100 dog remains were found. Additionally, it details Meta’s $1.7 billion settlement with California regarding youth mental health, featuring analysis from legal expert Peter Ormerod on the implications for social media regulation.

Topics discussed

KQED Podcast Promos: Bay Curious, California Report, Close All Taps SF Jail Survey: Injuries, Violence, and Lack of Legal Access Humboldt Animal Sanctuary Scandal: Whistleblowers and Investigation Meta Settlement: $17B Payout and New Teen Safety Features Meta Accusations: Underage Users and Consumer Protection Laws Legal Analysis: Why Meta Settled and Trial Performance Section 230 and Competitor Contingencies in the Settlement Credits and Mint Mobile Advertisement
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