The Evan Bray Show - Richard Simon + Open Phones - June 17th, 2025

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Could you go phone-free all summer? One man took on the challenge and found his life greatly improved following the detox. Richard Simon, author of UNPLUG: How to Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life, joins Evan to share his best tips for an unplugged summer. We then open the phones and ask you...Could you go phone-free all summer?
17 Jun 2025 1PM English Canada News Commentary

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