Tech Life examines shadow banning and women's health advice

Concerns that shadow banning is limiting access to health advice for women have been raised in the latest episode of the BBC’s Tech Life programme. The episode, presented by Shiona McCallum and produced by Tom Quinn, explores how the practice works and whether it affects health education messages for women and young girls. As social platforms increasingly rely on opaque algorithms, the potential censorship of crucial information raises pressing questions. Also featured is a nostalgic look at the discs that hold favourite video games, and McCallum speaks with the founder of the Global Gaming League. The episode, broadcast on 30 June 2026, runs for 26 minutes and is available for over a year on BBC Sounds.