The Role Of Texting In Relationships, Florida Bill Directs Colleges To Assess “Viewpoint Diversity”

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An expert on the social effects of technology joins the show to talk about the role texting plays in today’s relationships.Then, we talk about Florida’s new “viewpoint diversity” law that mandates universities take surveys to gauge ideological diversity.

Featured in this Show

  • How Texting Can Impact Your Relationships

    We’ve come a long way since the first flip phones and the arrival of unlimited messaging. For many people, when you’re not with the one you love, a neverending thread of messages is the norm. We talk with an expert on the social and psychological effects of text messaging in relationships and how the pandemic may have impacted who you’re texting and how long it takes you to reply.

  • A Look At New 'Viewpoint Diversity' Laws On College Campuses

    Public universities in Florida now have to asses “viewpoint diversity” on their campuses to prevent them from being too one-sided, politically. Indiana recently did a similar thing. We dive into how the plan works as well as the arguments for and against it.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Catalina Toma Guest
  • Clay Calvert Guest

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