This episode was recorded live on Friday, July 10, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI.

The EU just ruled that Facebook and Instagram's endless scroll, autoplay, and push notifications are designed to be addictive — and in Europe, that may now be illegal. Nathan breaks down the Digital Services Act findings, Australia's under-16 social media ban, France's pending ban bill, and the big question: would you upload your ID just to keep your social media account?

Then Glenn joins for Ask a Mechanic: a Ford recall affecting 740,000 vehicles that can roll away while in park, a Honda Odyssey backup camera recall, listener calls with runaway car stories, a Knight Rider trivia challenge, and the incredible safety features of the 1948 Tucker — the car built 50 years ahead of its time.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Welcome

3:07 EU ruling: Facebook & Instagram designed to be addictive

9:17 Social media age bans: Australia, France & the EU

11:16 Age verification — would you upload your ID?

13:59 Who's really the product? Ads, influencers & addiction

22:20 Ad: Lydia Smith, Century 21 Stachurski Agency

23:38 Ask a Mechanic with Glenn + car trivia question

26:51 Ford recall: 740,000 vehicles that can roll away in park

31:01 Caller: the Pontiac LeMans park problem

33:36 Honda Odyssey backup camera recall

35:03 Mike from Cranston: runaway van story & smartphone addiction

43:49 Ad: Hillview Auto Body

45:02 The Tucker 48: safety features 50 years ahead of their time

48:41 Trivia answered: Knight Rider's KITT

50:55 More Tucker innovations: crash chamber & swiveling headlight

53:08 Wrap-up

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