Why Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Is A Joke *Live Stream Replay*

Meta just agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle claims from more than 20 states that it knowingly designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to teenagers. The headlines call it a win for kids online — but going live to actually dig into the settlement tells a very different story. Big Ellie breaks down the real numbers: states originally sought $1.4 trillion, Meta settled for a fraction of that, and didn't admit to any wrongdoing in the process. Only 70% of the settlement is even guaranteed — the rest depends on TikTok and YouTube agreeing to similar changes. This episode covers why the new age-verification and time-limit rules are nearly impossible to actually enforce, why teens will find workarounds just like they always have, why the settlement money goes to state programs instead of the families who lived through the damage, and why parents modeling the same screen habits they're trying to restrict makes the whole thing harder to fix than it looks. If you've seen the headlines about this settlement and want the real story behind the number, this is the episode. New episodes of Broken Traditions drop weekly. Follow so you don't miss one, and share this with someone who needs to hear it. New episodes of Broken Traditions drop weekly. Follow so you don't miss one, and share this with someone who needs to hear it. If this episode hits home, leave us a rating and review, it's the biggest way you can help the show grow. Follow Broken Traditions wherever you listen, and find us on YouTube for the full video episode. Support the show: PayPal, Cash App, YouTube Super Chats, or become a Channel Member 📩 Email: [email protected] 💛 Support the show: www.brokentraditions.com Affiliate Partners & Tools Bark: Comprehensive parental controls to monitor and manage your family's digital exposure to the "Three S's." https://barkparentalcontrols.pxf.io/c/6687714/1430413/17000?adname=affiliate_home_page Brick: A physical device that lets you "brick" your phone, removing addictive apps and helping you stay present. https://getbrick.com/?snowball=LERON81980