How Elon Musk’s Starlink Gets Into the Hands of U.S. Foes

In this episode of the Tech News Briefing podcast, two pressing topics are explored: teens and their engagement with social media, as well as the black market for SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet. The first segment features Georgia Wells, who reports on Half the Story, a non-profit dedicated to helping teens cultivate healthier social media habits and push for policy reforms. The second segment, led by Thomas Grove, delves into the troubling issue of Starlink terminals, which are reaching Russian and Sudanese forces through the black market, raising questions about SpaceX's policies despite geofencing efforts. Larissa May, the founder of Half the Story, stresses the importance of education and advocacy, along with collaboration with tech companies, to combat excessive social media use. The episode wraps up by highlighting SpaceX's silence regarding the concerns about Starlink's deployment in conflict zones.