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Episodes

Summer 2026 began with a rare return to monoculture, defined by shared cultural touchstones like the Knicks' championship win, Serena Williams' brief return, and the World Cup. This collective enthusiasm quickly soured into a series of shared national frustrations, including political interference in FIFA, climate-driv...

Feeling stuck? Take a side quest.

29 Jul 2026

22m

The heavy weight of diet culture

28 Jul 2026

39m

The hidden money financing your favorite songs

27 Jul 2026

25m

Feeling aggrieved? You're not alone.

24 Jul 2026

19m

Are we fueling violence against women?

22 Jul 2026

22m

When does a husband become a liability?

21 Jul 2026

30m

The DSA vs. establishment Democrats

20 Jul 2026

24m

Fashion isn't art. It's something more.

17 Jul 2026

26m

Homelessness is more common than you think.

15 Jul 2026

26m

The naked truth of beauty

14 Jul 2026

35m

The fame and (mis)fortune of family influencing

13 Jul 2026

28m

The Shelf Life of a Pop Star

10 Jul 2026

24m

Can you say no to a friend's wedding?

08 Jul 2026

19m

AI processed

The rising financial burden of attending weddings has transformed these celebrations into significant, often debt-inducing, expenses for guests. Driven by social media-fueled "main character energy" and a culture of hyper-personalization, wedding-related events like bachelorette trips and destination ceremonies now fre...