Social Media

Former social media influencer August Lamm joins us to talk about the impacts of a smartphone-free lifestyle, with tips for becoming less plugged into technology.

We talk with folklorist Andrew Peck about NyQuil Chicken, one example of a larger, ongoing phenomenon raising questions about the role of social media in facilitating misinformation.

In other news, the Tremonton-Garland Police decided not to Flock-like license plate reader cameras after a test run. And, Utah is getting millions from Meta's social media addiction settlement.

"Lolita" fashion is a Japanese style that mimics Victorian and Gothic dress themes with a spin. The Salt Lake City group has been active since 2019.

A new Utah law requires platforms to let users report AI-generated intimate images made without consent. It also cracks down on metadata storage to improve transparency around AI-altered content.

As a result of childhood learning disabilities and educational neglect, Oliver James graduated from high school and became one of approximately 45 million functionally illiterate Americans.

In the annual State of the State address, Gov. Spencer Cox focused on literacy and social media.

In other news, Utah is suing the parent company of Snapchat, claiming it's intentionally addictive and enables illicit activities like sexual exploitation of minors.

Our hosts discuss the constitutionality of halting appropriated federal funds and the future of collective bargaining for Utah's public employees.

In other news, hearings have begun for a proposed 18% Rocky Mountain Power rate increase. And, bills on license plate requirements and child phone safety will take effect in January.