In this week’s Wellness Unmasked Weekly Rundown, Dr. Nicole Saphier breaks down two major health stories raising serious concerns for families and parents.

First, new research reviewing more than 100 studies is highlighting growing evidence that microplastics and nanoplastics may be accumulating in the human body—including the brain. Scientists are examining possible links to inflammation, hormonal disruption, infertility, and even protein clumping associated with neurological diseases like Parkinson’s. Dr. Saphier explains what the research actually shows, why it’s causing concern among scientists, and the simple steps you can take right now to reduce your daily exposure to microplastics.

Then, she dives into the controversial expansion of GLP-1 weight loss drugs in children, with pharmaceutical companies now testing these medications in kids as young as four. While childhood obesity affects nearly 1 in 5 American children, Dr. Saphier raises serious questions about the long-term health effects of putting developing children on lifelong medications that may cause nutrient depletion, hormonal disruption, and metabolic dependency.

Instead of relying on pharmaceuticals, Dr. Saphier argues that the real solution lies in rebuilding the foundations of health: better nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and reducing environmental toxins.

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Buck Sexton is joined by cultural commentator Jade Warwick to discuss the attempted bombing at an anti-Islamic terrorism protest in New York City and the reaction that followed. Buck and Jade examine how media coverage, politics, and cultural pressures shape the public debate on terrorism, free expression, and Western values.

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In this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down several major stories shaping politics, media, and culture right now. They dive into shocking examples of government waste and fraud, including questionable Medicaid spending, suspicious broadband subsidies, and identity theft scams exploiting taxpayer-funded programs.

The hosts also examine the media firestorm surrounding CNN’s coverage of the attempted New York City bombing, criticizing how CNN framed the attack and discussing the controversy involving CNN anchor Abby Phillip. What does this incident reveal about trust in media, narrative framing, and accountability in modern journalism?

Finally, Mary Katharine and Karol tackle a growing concern for parents and educators: the explosion of screen time in schools. From kindergarten iPads to classroom laptops replacing books, they explore how education technology may be hurting students’ attention spans, literacy, and learning outcomes—and what parents can do about it.

Plus: lessons from the pandemic era of remote learning, why traditional reading methods may still work best, and how families can reclaim healthier tech habits for kids.

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