This week we take a look at a few different reactions to the Jason Arday story and try to sort out the reasons why fabulism is treated differently by different cultural tribes, and what that might have to do with shame and belonging. That and our usual assortment of other nonsense and complaining, of course. Listen, if you must! Has something we said, or failed to say, made you FEEL something? You can tell us all about it by joining the conversation on our Substack or you can send us an email here. Enjoy!

Show Rundown
Open — Sometimes you start the show talking to the robit about theoretical birthday distributions
3:10 — Kitty litter as an appliance in the CONNECTED HOME
14:00 — $220 to watch the big game on a big TV
22:46 — Are we allies with North Korea now?
31:39 — Actual News About Fake Polls in Fake News
46:04 — Many takes on the Jason Arday story
1:26:40 — Did CBS News’ Senior National Correspondent Mark Strassmann Get Off a Good One?
1:37:38 — Wrap-up! The End of Oak Street; Spiderman: Far From Home
1:50:54 — Sometimes you end the show by asking “Did Nietzsche or Kelly Clarkson do a better job popularizing ‘what doesn’t kill me makes me stronger’”

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