Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. July 29th, 2025

We are only 7 months into 2025 and it has been a very hectic year. That means we still have to make it through another 5 months, and God only knows what's coming out of the White House to kick off the month of August. To say the least, staying in tune with social media on a 24/7 basis is next to impossible. That being said, it's even tougher to break away from it. Have you ever heard of a digital detox before? Do you think it's a necessary protocol to break away from the pitfalls of the online sphere? More importantly, do you think you need one? We open the debate floor with Steve Joordens, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto in Scarborough. Plus, as we enter the homestretch of the Summer season, the Ottawa Now Team is trying to spark some ideas of inspiration. CFRA's Maryanne McLarty keeps the suggestion train rolling on Day 2. But first, we bring you up to speed on today's top headlines.