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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2026 · 14 MIN

Carrolton debates Flock contract; ICE at polling sites; Social media vs. mental health

from NTX Now · host KERA News

In Carrollton, a heated debate is expected tonight as the city council decides whether to renew its contract with Flock Safety. KERA's breaking news report Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela joins us with the details. Also, a coalition of advocacy groups is suing to block the Trump administration from deploying ICE agents to polling sites in November. Plus, social media algorithms are great at using a person's viewing habits to feed them personalized, targeted content. But researchers at UT-Dallas found they can also have a negative impact on users' mental health, even if they themselves don't realize it. Dr. Alva Tang is an assistant professor of psychology and one of the authors of a study published this summer, and she joins us to talk about the study. 

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