Episode Appearances
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Jul 10, 2026
Kids Aren't Addicted to Phones — Here's the Data (The Top Academic Studying Social Media & Children Breaks Things Down)
“Researcher studying habits who found that messaging youth about addictive/dangerous behavior increases shame and isolation”
Youth Mental Health Crisis Narrative vs. DataSocial Media Causation vs. Correlation in Adolescent PsychologyEconomic Factors in Youth Mental Health (2008 Recession, Pandemic Impact)
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On the Media · Feb 14, 2026
The Social Media Addiction Trials Begin
“Neuroscience researcher at Caltech; published study distinguishing clinical addiction (2% of users) from perceived addiction (18%)”
Social Media Addiction LitigationSection 230 Reform and Platform LiabilityAlgorithmic Design and Product Liability
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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Jul 24, 2025
PLEDGE WEEK: “Living in the Past” by Jethro Tull
“Founder, primary songwriter, and only consistent member of Jethro Tull since 1963; flute player and frontman”
Progressive rock band evolution and lineup managementConcept album production and audience receptionFlute in rock music and jazz-rock fusion
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