Sarah and Beth delve into Elon Musk's tumultuous week, offering insights into DOGE's “success” and the profit decline at Tesla that has investors on edge. We also explore Musk's complicated family dynamics and his controversial pronatalist views. Outside of politics, we move from talking about monitoring babies to monitoring teens. Topics Discussed Updates on DOGE’s Work Profit Decline and Panic at Tesla Elon Musk’s Children and the Pronatalist Movement Outside of Politics: Tracking Your Teenagers Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The United States of Donald Trump
Sarah and Beth dive into the Trump administration's troubling deportation policies targeting protesters and examine what happens when presidential power collides with constitutional rights and due process. Topics Discussed Episode Feedback: Death with Dignity The Legacy of Pope Francis Detangling Evil and Incompetence in Trump’s Government Due Process for Non-Citizens Outside of Politics: When is it safe to leave your child alone? Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Death with Dignity
Sarah and Beth explore the complex intersection of medicine, ethics, policy, culture, and personal autonomy surrounding physician-assisted death. They discuss the challenging terrain of end-of-life choices and examine how different countries approach this from a legal perspective. This conversation offers compassionate insight without easy answers about one of healthcare's most nuanced ethical frontiers. Topics Discussed Physician-Assisted Death Outside of Politics: How to Be Happy in Old Age Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Trump's Royal Court and Aimless Trade War
Sarah and Beth process the violence targeting Governor Shapiro, the Trump administration's sweeping deportation policies, and how the administration's approach to trade, tariffs, and immigration is reshaping relationships with big law, big tech, and big business—creating instability that affects us all. Topics Discussed Violence at Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro's Residence The Trump Administration Doubles Down on Deportation President Trump's Chaotic Tariff Policy Outside of Politics: Sarah's Trip to DC Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It's Funny Because It's True: Stand-Up as the Real Focus Group
Beth and comedian Matt Ruby explore how stand-up comedy reveals what Americans truly think about political issues. What audiences laugh at can be a stronger political indicator than any focus group. Topics Discussed Comedian Matt Ruby on Political Insights from Stand-Up Outside of Politics: Nachos and Overrated Foods Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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