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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 48 MIN

Social media drains hours of our time — how do we take control back from the algorithm?

from Talk of Iowa · host Charity Nebbe

Social media has rapidly become an unavoidable part of how people socialize, communicate and spend their free time. Experts Jonathan Platt, Gerta Bardhoshi, Kostadin Kushley and Rachel McLaren unpack the latest research on how social media affects teens' lives and mental health. We also explore how to break out of doomscrolling and realistic ways to limit screentime.

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