How does being the youngest parent in Congress impact how one thinks about policy and its impacts? It’s a question we asked Congressman Auchincloss [D-MA] who has made one of his central policy focuses online safety. And to that, we chat about legislative change and cultural change that’s needed to improve the mental health of kids and adults alike, keep kids safe online, and encourage more touching grass time. Social media and big tech and how to rein them in are central to this episode's discussion as well.  Rep. Auchincloss: https://auchincloss.house.gov/ NEW MERCH → https://www.bonfire.com/the-gov-club-collection/ The Yapper’s Digest: https://theyappersdigest.beehiiv.com/ #VIRAL by Girl and the Gov®: https://www.girlandthegov.com/newsletter The Gov Hub Newsletter: https://govhub.beehiiv.com/ The Gov Club: https://bit.ly/41bVbHj Shop our Faves and Working in Politics Picks: https://shopmy.us/sammyandmaddie Consulting: https://www.girlandthegov.com/ Follow us on social media: Instagram: @girlandthegov and @girlandthegovthepodcast TikTok: @girlandthegov YouTube: @girlandthegov Threads: @girlandthegovthepodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy