Middle Schoolers Repurpose Spotify Comment Sections for Private Messaging

By Terrence O’Brien · The Verge · 2026-09-26

The Verge reports that students are bypassing digital restrictions by using the feedback areas of NPR podcasts as makeshift chat rooms. These young users specifically targeted low-traffic shows like Wild Card to communicate away from parental or school supervision, leaving produc

The Verge reports that students are bypassing digital restrictions by using the feedback areas of NPR podcasts as makeshift chat rooms. These young users specifically targeted low-traffic shows like Wild Card to communicate away from parental or school supervision, leaving produc