Ep 256 | Algorithms, Iced Tea, and the Class of 2026

**This episode of TIMpactful Topics hit a slight delay due to technical issues, but don’t worry--it’s still right on time with the laughs, the takes, and the entertainment.**This episode takes a humorous and thoughtful look at everything from America's love affair with iced tea to the dangers of social media algorithms and the resilience of California's Class of 2026. Uncle Tim shares fun tea history, quirky facts, and family memories of Lipton instant tea and Grandma's legendary sun tea, while also diving into how algorithms are trapping Americans in echo chambers and making it harder to hear opposing viewpoints. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt tribute to students who endured lockdowns, Zoom school, masks, and disrupted childhoods during COVID--yet still persevered and reached graduation.