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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 29 MIN

Instagram's CEO Says Social Media Isn't Addictive & Remembering James Van Der Beek

from Gary and Shannon · host iHeartRadio and KFI AM 640

Gary and Shannon break down the landmark big tech trial where Instagram's CEO claimed social media is not "clinically addictive" and insisted the platform never prioritized profits over young users. Then, they reflect on the passing of James Van Der Beek, the GoFundMe supporting his family, and the alarming rise of colorectal cancer in younger people. Plus, Michael Monks and Chris Merrill join the show — in-person and by phone — to talk about their new program, Monks & Merrill, and stick around for a rapid-fire question round.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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