Why does it seem like we so angry with each other? And why do we move so quickly to outrage? Dr. Alika Lafontaine says anger is a call for help and outrage is what happens when no one answers that call. Sam sits down with Dr. Lafontaine to learn more about his experience, his reserach and how we come back to healthy conversations in what's become a very polarized world.

Chapters

• 00:00 Understanding Anger and Outrage
• 07:57 The Falling Out
• 15:10 The Role of Outrage in Society
• 20:55 The Influence of Outrage on Decision Making
• 29:05 Writing The Book
• 36:37 Reconciliation and Vulnerability
• 47:21 Modeling Healthy Conversations for Kids
• 01:03:28 The Biological Imperative for Connection

She's still flying high from calling the play-by-play for the first game of the inaugural season for Canada's new WNBA team, Toronto Tempo. Sportscaster Daniella Ponticelli has roots in South Africa, bleeds green from her time in Saskatchewan, and has turned her heart purple after calling games in the PWHL. Women's sports is THEE place to be right now and it turns out, girlhood is not just for Taylor Swift concerts.

Are you in favor of a social media ban for kids under 16? It's a hot topic right around the world right now, after Australia passed a law about it in December 2025. Other countries are planning restrictions and here in Canada Manitoba is already making moves and the Saskatchewan government is asking parents what they think.

So how bad is it online for the kids? It's definitely not great. Sam and Lindsay sit down with Saskatoon Registered Child Psychologist Jolissa Simon to find out how social media and AI are impacting the mental health of kids. Jolissa also shares what happens when kids get unrestricted access -- including video games with chat features. This digital world can be hard on all of us -- this is a must-listen episode.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Impact of Social Media on Kids' Mental Health
• 41:14 AI and Mental Health
• 51:26 Parenting and Tech Use
• 01:03:24 Healthy Tech Use and Sleep
• 01:13:03 Outdoor Activities and Tech Use