***This episode briefly discusses suicide.  If you or anyone you know needs support, Help is available 24 hours a day at the suicide and crisis lifeline by dialing 988https://988lifeline.org/Join journalist and professor Chris Moody as he shares his alarming findings on sextortion  scams that are victimizing thousands of teenage boys. Chris does an exceptional job illuminating the grim reality of these scams, the platforms they're most prevalent on, and how governments are responding. Most importantly, he underscores the urgent need for open dialogues with our children to help them navigate through this potential minefield.This conversation is not only illuminating but also an urgent call to action for all parents and guardians to ensure the safety of their children in the digital world.About Chris Moody:Chris Moody is a freelance writer for The Washington Post and a lecturer in journalism and media at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. He is a former senior political reporter for CNN. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Outside, The New Republic and more.

Resources from the episode:Washington Post Article by Chris MoodyNational Center for Missing and Exploited Children Cyber Tip LineSnap Research About Gen Z and Extortion"Take it Down" Assistance Thorn

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