Show notes
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 Sponsors and Affiliates: Hillview Auto Body – Johnston, Rhode Island. Gold Class Certified, over 45 years of quality collision repair. Quality you can see, service you can trust. Lydia Smith, Realtor – Century 21 Stahirsky Agency – Over 15 years of experience in Northern Rhode Island real estate. Advertise with us: https://nathanmarkley.net/advertise Have an automotive question for our "Ask a Mechanic" segment? Submit your questions here: https://nathanmarkley.net/askamechanic Listen to the show every Friday night at 6:05pm EST on WNRI 1380 AM 99.9 FM or online at https://wnri.com and Call in: 401-766-1380 | 1-800-949-WNRI. Help Spread The Word Share this episode and podcast with your family and friends. If you dug this episode, head over to Apple Podcast and kindly leave me a review and follow the show! Follow The Nathan Markley Show wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-markley-show/id1463188003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eYdLQIaogTPzmYhQxA9vF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nathanmarkley Website: https://www.nathanmarkley.net/ Follow Nathan on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nathanmarkleyshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmarkley0