7AM: Family, Social Media, and Staying Connected (Hour 1)

Bailey and Dame kick things off by reflecting on Opening Day for the Brewers and the realities of being a small-market team, before pivoting into what really fuels a city: community. From Bronzeville Week to the fading tradition of family reunions, the conversation becomes a warm, nostalgic look at how gatherings once shaped identity, pride, and connection across generations. Listeners are invited to reflect on whether those traditions still exist in their lives today. That sense of connection contrasts sharply with the next topic: social media. The hosts unpack how platforms are intentionally designed to keep users hooked, especially younger audiences, and explore the ripple effects on mental health, identity, and self-image. From unrealistic beauty standards to the influence of filters and AI, they question what age is appropriate for kids to enter that world and whether today’s generation fully understands what they’re consuming.