This episode of “divided.” reframes how political rhetoric clouds our collective mental health, exploring the deep psychological effects of today’s divisive political landscape. Experts weigh in on whether we can lift the fog and find healing amidst the growing division.

On the season finale of "This American Divide," host Armon Owlia discusses the importance of addressing the problem of misinformation and finding SMART - Sustainable, Measurable, Acceptable, Realistic, and Timely - solutions, with help from experts and those who have witnessed the consequences of misinformation firsthand. What follows: a discussion on the need for critical thinking, media literacy, and the responsibility of both organizations and individuals in the fight against misinformation.

On this episode of "This American Divide," Armon Owlia talks about self-criticism in a polarized world. QAnon survivor and entrepreneur Ceally Smith discusses social media's responsibility, while clinical psychology student Kara Fox delves into social media's impact on adolescent development. They explore social media addiction and its intentional engineering to keep users hooked.

On this episode of "This American Divide," host Armon Owlia interviews Sharon McMahon on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. McMahon clarifies how it protects social media companies from liability for content on their platforms and why it was important in 1996. Owlia references co-author Ron Wyden and whistleblower Frances Haugen's testimony to highlight the current power of social media companies.

On this episode, host Armon Owlia looks at the role of trust, misinformation, and the media in our current political climate. Through the eyes of QAnon survivor Ceally Smith, Pulitzer Prize-winner David Barstow, and Harvard professor Todd Washburn, among others, Owlia explores how social media has caused a polarization of American politics and how journalists can help bring truth and accountability to the public.

The birth of social media was fun and innocent, but now we're living in a world of echo chambers, misinformation, and political division. So, what happened? In this episode, host Armon Owlia takes us on a journey to explore how social media companies use algorithms to tailor our experiences, leading to increased engagement and revenue. But at what cost? Join the conversation with guest Sharon McMahon, as they uncover the dark side of social media and how it's impacting our society.

To look forward, one must first look back. On this episode of "This American Divide," host Armon Owlia delves into the historical context of America's political polarization. Through an analysis of key events and decisions dating back to the 1930s, Owlia explores the intentional division of American society and how it laid the groundwork for the current state of political polarization.

On Jan. 6, 2021, the US Capitol was attacked by supporters of President Trump, reigniting a debate about the role of misinformation and conspiracy theories in American politics. In this first episode, Armon Owlia investigates political polarization and the role of social media, leading him to former QAnon believer Ceally Smith. Through her story, Owlia uncovers the complexity of the social media issue.