The World and Everything In It 3.31.26 Military force and diplomacy in Iran, social media companies held accountable, Gen Z relationships, and church design for music and preaching
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Mar 31, 2026 
Bethel McGrew, a World commentator on European free-expression cases; Mary Muncy, a reporter on social media litigation and family stories; Mike Nelson, retired Special Forces officer with Middle East experience. They discuss U.S. military options and diplomacy with Iran. They cover courts holding social platforms accountable and families affected. They explore why Gen Z is dating less and how church acoustics shape worship.
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Limited Military Levers Short Of Invasion
- The U.S. campaign mixes air/maritime strikes with limited ground options to create pressure without full invasion.
- Mike Nelson says options include seizing Karg Island, clearing Strait of Hormuz zones, or raids to secure leftover enriched uranium.
Military Damage Won't Fix Nuclear Or Proxy Problems
- Destroying Iran's navy and missile production reduces immediate threats but won't end nuclear ambitions or proxy support alone.
- Nelson warns only a verifiable agreement or regime change will secure long-term compliance.
A Mother's Story of Social Media Harm
- Cheryl McCormick Brown recounts her 16-year-old daughter McKenna's suicide after sustained online bullying on Snapchat and Instagram.
- Brown cites platform design like infinite scroll and algorithms that amplified harmful content and kept McKenna constantly engaged.