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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: Episode 2 – Will Gardner OBE on Social Media and Algorithms

    Behind the Algorithm: Episode 2 – Will Gardner OBE on Social Media and Algorithms
    Feb 9 2026

    In Episode 2 of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Will Gardner OBE, CEO of Childnet, one of the UK’s leading organisations dedicated to keeping children and young people safe online.

    The post Behind the Algorithm: Episode 2 – Will Gardner OBE on Social Media and Algorithms appeared first on Workington Academy.
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    26 mins
  • Behind the Algorithm: Episode 1 – Josh MacAlister OBE MP on Social Media and Safer Phones

    Behind the Algorithm: Episode 1 – Josh MacAlister OBE MP on Social Media and Safer Phones
    Jan 31 2026

    In the first episode of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Josh MacAlister OBE MP, Member of Parliament and Minister for Children and Families.

    The post Behind the Algorithm: Episode 1 – Josh MacAlister OBE MP on Social Media and Safer Phones appeared first on Workington Academy.
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    32 mins
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