The Heat is On...Big Tech on Trial

Meta has settled. Now all eyes are on Snap.

In this episode of The Heat Is On… Big Tech on Trial, Nicki Petrossi and Sarah Gardner break down the latest developments in the social media addiction trial of Shawna and Kadence vs. Snap, Inc. Following Meta’s recent settlement with both teenage plaintiffs, Snapchat is now the sole defendant heading into trial.

What does Meta’s exit mean for the case? Will Snapchat settle next? And what could a verdict against Snap mean for thousands of families pursuing similar claims?

Nicki and Sarah take listeners inside the courtroom, sharing firsthand updates from the first week of jury selection, including what prospective jurors are being asked about social media use, addiction, mental health, and their own children’s technology habits. They also discuss Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel’s upcoming testimony, the potential trial timeline, and why this case could have major implications for the future of social media accountability.

Here's a link to the actual jury questionnaire (PAGE 33) so you can read the questions prospective jurors were asked.

This trial matters far beyond Shawna and Kadence. What happens in this courtroom could help shape accountability for an entire industry and the future of how we protect children online.

We stand with Shawna, Kadence, and every family fighting for change.