The vast majority of Americans engage with some kind of social media. Some of it is wonderful, some is terrible and its definitely habit forming. On this episode, we talk about how social media affects the lives and mental health of teenagers and adults. We also discuss realistic ways we can set boundaries with technology, limit our screentime and focus on our physical reality. (This show was originally produced Jan. 20, 2026.)
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For decades, a political gap has been growing between men and women, with Generation Z having the largest political divide. -
Men from a variety of different backgrounds with connections to Iowa reflect on what it means to be a man in 2025. -
In Americans 18 to 29, 40% of women identify as liberal, compared to 25% of men. The political gender gap is impacting how young people socialize and date.
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For decades, men have been moving to the right and women have been moving to the left. What has influenced this divide and what issues does it pose for our relationships?
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With the proliferation of misinformation has come a growing desire to change how we interact with social media in our daily lives.
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While some Iowa business owners relied on the app for sales, others are embracing a shift to other platforms and marketing strategies.
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Actor Will Ferrell and writer Harper Steele have been collaborators and friends for 30 years.
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In her new book, Amy Kolen describes how she processed the 'ambiguous loss' of her mother with the help of the Inside Out singers. Then experts discuss the potential health risks associated with TikTok.
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Nightbitch, the debut novel of Iowa City writer Rachel Yoder, is now a major motion picture starring Amy Adams.
