Welcome to the show!
News Topics:
- American Airlines Lawsuit: A federal jury ordered American Airlines to pay $11 million for neglecting a 67-year-old California chef who suffered two strokes—one while the plane was at the gate and another mid-flight—during a 2021 Miami-to-Madrid flight. The crew failed to notify medical personnel or divert the flight
- Panama Alien Hoax: The hosts talk about a viral story of a man in Panama who allegedly found an egg sack from a meteorite that contained a growing "life form," which scientific experts have debunked as a hoax
- Alex Murdaugh's Banker: Russell Laffitte pleaded guilty to state bank fraud charges in South Carolina for helping Alex Murdaugh move stolen funds. The hosts reference the Netflix documentary on Alex Murdaugh, who was sentenced for killing his wife and son.
- Voter Data/Trump Administration: Discussion on the DOJ suing six states, including Minnesota, New York, and California, for refusing to turn over voter rolls, and the hosts' belief that voting should be private. They also mention the Trump administration's efforts to restrict the asylum system
- Tylenol and Autism Claim: Obama rebuked the claim that Tylenol causes autism. Johnny links the discredited research to Doctor Oz and his financial interest in a rival pain reliever
- RFK Jr. Impeachment: House Democrat Representative Haley Stevens has begun drafting articles of impeachment against RFK Jr. for efforts that "jeopardize public health," primarily referencing his views on food additives and seed oils
- US Tariffs: The US plans to impose new tariffs, including a 100% duty on imported branded drugs, 25% on heavy duty trucks, and 50% on kitchen cabinets
- James Comey: Ex-FBI Director James Comey was charged with making a false statement and obstruction following President Trump's call for the prosecution of perceived political enemies
- Mean Squirrel: A vicious squirrel in a Californian neighborhood has attacked at least five people, sending two to the emergency room
Books:
- Fetishized by Kaila Yu: Rated five stars for its powerful, re-evaluative content on yellow fever, feminism, and beauty, with trigger warnings for addiction, suicide, and sexual assault
- Ink and Sigil and Paper and Blood
- How to Sell a Haunted House: Disliked the author's writing style and the plot, which involved a possessed puppet
- On the Sundown Sea: Reads more like a diary than a fiction novel; not much plot
- Mort: Enjoyed the funny, alternative motive for Death
Media:
- Unknown Number : A "fucked up" story about a girl who was catfished and harassed by her own mother
- Kaiju Number 8: Described as Attack on Titan meets My Hero Academia
- Weapons: Enjoyed the film for its surprisingly accurate research into magical systems and the occult
- Alive: A "Blue's Clues for adults," with episodes covering topics like death and what it means to be an authentic human.
Tarot Cards:
- Johnny: Ten of Wands
- Kelsey: King of Cups
We are also happy to announce that we have a our book club! We are reading The DiscWorld Series! We are on book 5, Sourcery.
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