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Behind The Algorithm

Behind The Algorithm

Written by: Workington Academy Radio
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 Behind the Algorithm is a student-led podcast from Workington Academy Radio investigating how social media algorithms shape young lives, online culture, and the debate around restricting social media for under-16s.Workington Academy Radio Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Behind the Algorithm: Best Bits, Social Media, Mental Health & Real Stories

    Behind the Algorithm: Best Bits, Social Media, Mental Health & Real Stories
    Apr 29 2026

    This special Best Bits episode of Behind the Algorithm brings together the most powerful moments from across the series.

    The post Behind the Algorithm: Best Bits, Social Media, Mental Health & Real Stories appeared first on Workington Academy.
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    50 mins
  • Behind the Algorithm: Episode 5 – Mathew Haywood on Content Creation, Reality TV and Social Media

    Behind the Algorithm: Episode 5 – Mathew Haywood on Content Creation, Reality TV and Social Media
    Mar 22 2026

    In Episode 5 of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Matthew Haywood about his journey as a content creator, his experience of winning Survivor, and the realities of building a presence online.

    The post Behind the Algorithm: Episode 5 – Mathew Haywood on Content Creation, Reality TV and Social Media appeared first on Workington Academy.
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    21 mins
  • Behind the Algorithm: Episode 4 – Adrian Dakers on Social Media and Mental Health Impacts

    Behind the Algorithm: Episode 4 – Adrian Dakers on Social Media and Mental Health Impacts
    Mar 8 2026

    In Episode 4 of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Adrian Dakers from Little Blackbird Limited about the growing conversation around social media and its impact on young people’s mental health.

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    34 mins
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