Keep it Social: Episode 30
Volume 4 of our Hot Takes! This week we welcome a special guest to the show: Dirty Water TV’s Gianna Gravalese! Gianna joins Paris and Terrence to talk about the WAP Music video starring Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. With both ladies delivering on visuals and lyricism, many are shook by the explicit song causing a divide on social media. The video also features a number of other artists including Mullatto and Sukihana. However, many fans were upset by Kylie Jenner’s cameo in the video that focuses on the sexual liberation of Black Women. Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden picks Senator Kamala Harris as his running-mate in the race to the White House. So, that definitely means we will see more of Sen. Harris skits on SNL, right? *side eyes Maya Rudolph* Come talk with us, we have the details.
Keep it Social: Episode 29
Volume 3 of our Hot Takes! Our friend and New York Post Reporter Marisa Dellatto joins Paris and Terrence to talk about the recent Draya Michelle interview where she made fun of a shooting involving Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez. As a result of her comments, Draya was dropped from her role as an ambassador for Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Lingerie Line. The Emmys snubbed the Transgender actors on the show “Pose” and the Internet took notice of it. And, have you heard of this latest Instagram trend: #ChallengeAccepted? Is it about #WomenSupportingWomen or to raise awareness of #femicide? Nobody knows for sure where the fad started, but the question looms: are you really helping women by posting a glamorous black and white selfie? Watch the show and let us know what you think of our hot takes.
Keep it Social: Episode 28
Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation Eva Galperin joins Paris and Terrence to talk about the recent Twitter hack and what that means for everyday users. What can you do to keep your information safe online? And who are you keeping it safe from? These are some of the questions Eva answers for Paris and Terrence. Oh, and what about TikTok? The U.S. Government says the app is dangerous and may be stealing users data and sharing it with the Chinese government. Is that true? We want to know what you think about this. Come talk with us, we have all the details!
Keep it Social: Episode 27
Content creators Kira West and Atiya Mansfield talk Instagram and TikTok with Paris and Terrence. Recently, the apps released statements and signs of support for the #BlackLivesMatter Movement and promised to address their platforms’ biases and lack of diversity. These are the same biases that stopped black creators from reaching similar audiences as their white counterparts. So, what has changed? Are Black Creators finding their voices? Are IG and TikTok living up to their word? Tune-in to see what Kira and Atiya have to say about their personal experiences on the platforms. We want to know your thoughts. Come talk with us, we have all the details!
Keep it Social: Episode 26
Friends, every week our friend and New York Post Reporter, Marisa Dellatto, will be hashing out some of the topics we all are talking about. Today, we remember the hero and activist, John Lewis, who always encouraged us to get into some #goodtrouble, the manic and mental health of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s public statement on his struggle with bipolar disorder, and personalized memes that make us all feel a little more seen. All of these topics are so distinct and different, which is why we share our thoughts and want yours, too. Come talk with us!
Keep it Social: Episode 25
Boston Celtics Center Enes Kanter talks with Paris and Terrence about the changes happening in his home country. The NBA star discusses how athletes and celebrities can use their platform to expose cases of social injustice and give a voice to those who are wronged by the system. Enes Kanter is a wanted man in Turkey for speaking out against the government and has no contact with his family. Under pressure from the Erdogan regime, his family disowned Enes publicly. Still, his father was arrested over suspicions he was involved in a failed coup in 2016 and was only recently released from jail. Enes talks about how he copes with not being able to have a relationship with his family. The Celtic Center started “You Are My Hope”, an organization aimed at raising awareness of human rights violations in Turkey and fighting for the release of political prisoners in the country. You can learn more by visiting https://youaremyhope.org Come talk with us.
Keep it Social: Episode 24
Boston Celtics Center Enes Kanter talks with Paris and Terrence about the changes happening in his home country. The ban looks to be a follow-up in the trend of attacks on civil liberties and freedom of speech in Turkey. Turkish President Erdogan promised that social media would be controlled or shut down after his family was made of by Twitter users. Turkish people are living with limited media freedoms. Enes Kanter breaks down how he is coping. Come talk with us.
Keep it Social: Episode 23
It’s our very first Hot Takes show! Friends, every week our friend and New York Post Reporter, Marisa Dellatto, will be hashing out some of the topics we all are talking about. Today, everything is cake, Chav Checks, and Viola Davis and Simone Biles. We all see the videos of cake online so what if this post is cake? And on top of that, we love to see Mrs. Davis on the cover of Vanity Fair but why is this the first time a black photographer shot the cover? And what happened during Simone Biles’ shoot for Vogue? We share our thoughts and want yours, too. Come talk with us!
Keep it Social: Episode 22
Paris and Terrence talk with Glossy Reporter Liz Flora and discuss the growing amount of influencers that are pushing conspiracy theories online while handing out lifestyle and beauty tips. Some Influencers, linked to Revolve and Like To Know, recently posted videos promoting ‘pizzagate’ and calling Covid-19 a “scamdemic”. Have any of your favorite influencers peddled conspiracy theories down your timeline? We want to know your thoughts. Come talk with us, we have all the details!
Keep it Social: Episode 21
Our friend and New York Post Reporter, Marissa Dellatto, joins Paris and Terrence to talk all things TikTok and Instagram. India recently banned TikTok along with 58 other Chinese applications. The United States has also discussed banning the app over privacy and security concerns. At the same time, Instagram began testing ‘Reels’, their TikTok alternative, in Germany and Brazil. Could ‘Reels’ truly oust TikTok? We want to know your thoughts. Come talk with us, we have all the details!
Keep it Social: Episode 20
Paris and Terrence talk with Politico White House Reporter Tina Nguyen about the new Twitter-alternative, Parler. The platform became really popular among conservative pundits, politics, and influencers alike, like Candace Owens and Senator Lindsey Graham who are frustrated with with ‘biased’ content moderation on other social platforms. However, Parler only has 1.5 Million users in comparison to Twitter’s 300 Million. So, is it worth leaving Twitter for a spot in a much smaller echo-chamber? We want to know your thoughts! Come talk with us, we have all the details!
Keep it Social: Episode 19
Paris and Terrence talk with Business Insider Tech Reporter, Paige Leskin about Twitter launching voice tweets. Currently, the feature is only available for iPhone users, sorry Andriod fans. However, many users are saying the voice tweets are not accessible for people with different hearing and speaking abilities. So, what is Twitter doing to change this? And many people want to know, do we even need this new feature? We want to know your thoughts. Come talk with us, we have all the details!
Keep it Social: Episode 18
Paris and Terrence talk with Matt Rivitz, founder of Sleeping Giants, one of the organizations behind the boycott against Facebook. The NAACP, Color of Change, and the Anti-Defamation League are some other organizations working with Sleeping Giants to #StopHateForProfit. This campaign is asking brands to pull their ads from Facebook until the platform changes it content moderation practices around hate, racism, and violence. The Northface, REI, and Patagonia all pulled advertisements in support for the month of July. We want to know your thoughts. Come talk with us, we have all the details!
Keep it Social: Episode 17
Paris and Terrence talk to New York Post Reporter, Marisa Dellatto, about K-Pop fans taking credit for derailing President Trump’s Rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After the Trump campaign announced on TikTok that supporters could get free tickets to the rally by registering via their phones, K-pop fans shared the information and urged others to sign up and be no-shows. The Campaign Team expected close to 1 Million people to attend. A little over 6-Thousand actually showed up. Come talk with us, we have all the details!
Keep it Social: Episode 16
Paris and Terrence talk to Musician and Twitch Partner, Megan Lenius, and Music and Tech Writer, Cherie Hu, about how the gaming platform Twitch is creating space for Musicians during the pandemic. Many gig artists are getting creative in order rake in some funds during Covid-19. Twitch is providing musicians with a way to play live, engage with their fans, and make some money in the process. Come talk with us, we have all the details!
Keep it Social: Episode 15
Vox Reporter, Aja Romano, and MIT Technology Review Reporter, Abby Ohlheiser, join Paris and Terrence to share their thoughts on cancel culture online! Many public figures were cancelled in the past years: Gina Rodriguez, Kevin Hart, Harvey Weinstein, and now J.K. Rowling. Is cancel culture and important for social justice accountability? And why can some people bounce back from being cancelled while others lurk in the darkness? Come talk with us, we want to know what you’re thinking!
Keep it Social: Episode 14
New York Post Reporter, Marisa Dellatto, joins Paris and Terrence to discuss the new app, MeWe. MeWe introduces a new expectation in the user-to-platform relationship. The application allows users to manage their own feed, not store or sell users’ data while providing a social network experience. But, with all of the changes that come with MeWe is it enough to capture a large base and compete with Facebook? Come talk with us, we have all the details!
Keep it Social: Episode 1s
Paris and Terrence are joined by Senior Reporter at the MIT Technology Review, Karen Hao to discuss whether Twitter bots may be spreading misinformation on social media. They discuss how these bots can contribute and instigate the polarization we see across the country in all matters. Are you able to tell the difference between a “real” Twitter account and “fake” one? We want to know! Come on, let’s discuss!
Keep it Social: Episode 12
Paris and Terrence talk to The Hill Reporter, Chris Mills Rodrigo about the ongoing wat between the White House and Social Media platforms. President Trump recently released a campaign video that paid tribute to George Floyd, a man who died at the hands of police in Minneapolis, MN. The President and social media continue to wrangle after President Trump released an executive order for social platforms following Twitter flagging his content online. We want to talk about it all, come join us!
Keep it Social: Episode 11
Buzzfeed News Journalist, Julia Reinstein, joins Paris and Terrence to talk about the match-making phenomenon, Tinder! The application came under fire after suspending users’ accounts who were fundraising for #BlackLivesMatter by offering dates, messages, and photos after matches donate to the #BlackLivesMatter campaign. So, who was responsible for this mishap? Some users are still having trouble gaining access to their accounts. Come talk with us, we have all the details!
Keep it Social: Episode 10
Journalist Patrice Peck joins Paris and Terrence to share how they are balancing professionalism and identity in the midst of social justice resistance and Covid-19. They dive into what it is like to cover moments like these that revolve around racial inequalities and social justice. ‘What are the mental affects?’ ‘How do you balance it?’ ‘Can I show up to work as my complete self?’ They also discuss how the pandemic has intensified the current climate for Black Journalists. For these questions and others, they give their honest answers. Comment and tell us how you’re balancing this moment. We want to know!
Keep it Social: Episode 9
Paris and Terrence talk to Business and Fashion journalist Alexandra Mondalek and Glossy Magazine Senior Reporter on Beauty & Wellness Liz Flora to discuss the increasing number of large companies, organizations, and brands that have shown support for the #BlackLivesMatterMovement. We are giving our take on who got it right and who’s riding the social awareness wave. Come talk with us, we want to know what you’re thinking!
Keep it Social: Episode 8
Magazine Editor for NowThis News, Versha Sharma, joins Paris and Terrence to talk about the general public’s media consumption forms opinions about protests and social movements like #BlackLivesMatter. The movement has garnered both national and internal solidarity since the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN. Is media focusing on the reasons and grievances of the protests or just the aftermath? Come talk with us, we want to know what you’re thinking!
Keep it Social: Episode 7
Today, Paris and Terrence are joined by Bloomberg News Reporter and Author, Sarah Frier to talk about President Trump’s tweets shortly after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN. Twitter and Facebook both took a stance to ultimately allow the President’s content to live on their platforms. Had they removed President Trump’s posts all-together, would that be censorship or content moderation? Come talk with us, we want to know what you’re thinking!
Keep it Social: Episode 6
This week, Paris and Terrence are joined by influencers Markian Benhamou and Gabrielle Robinson to talk about the University of Southern California’s student club, Reach, and how the organization pushed them into influencer success. They also dive into what is important when starting out as and influencer and how to monetize content creation. Markian is the founder of Smile Squad, aiming to bring joy and smiles to people around the world. Gabrielle is a photographer who aligns her influencer goals with her real-life living conditions. Come on, let’s discuss!
Keep it Social: Episode 5
This week, we have a layered conversation around racism and cultural insensitivity on TikTok, the changing landscape of Pinterest in helping small businesses, and new additions to Facebook through Avatars and the purchase of gif company, Giphy.
Keep it Social: Episode 4
In this episode, we discuss the importance of social media with regard to the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, the changing NCAA guidelines for college athletes to receive compensation for their image and likeness, and front line healthcare workers doing more than their part to make us feel good while at home! Come be a part of the conversation with Paris, Terrence, and friends!
Keep it Social: Episode 3
We’re gaining momentum in Episode 3 discussing survivor stories of sexual violence, the origins of Instagram, social media policies around censorship during a pandemic, and #TeacherAppreciationWeek. Come be a part of the conversation with Paris, Terrence, and friends!
Keep it Social: Episode 2
Welcome to episode 2 of Keep It Social. Join Paris and Terrence for another conversation about what's moving your timelines.
Keep it Social: Episode 1
Welcome to Keep it Social. To kick off our series, Paris, Terrence, and guests dig into what’s trending this week, the good, the bad and the ugly!
