Trump’s Parade Flop, No Kings Protest, Murder of Melissa Hortman, Labubu Mania, Tasteless White House Deportation Memes, Viral Slang You Need to Know, and More!

Podcast: Episode 55

Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS!

This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn tackle the most pressing question of the moment: Should Karyn get a Labubu? They also share updates on Trump’s flop of a military parade, the No Kings protest, and the tragic murder of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.

In other news: Meta is making some users’ AI chat logs public, unlicensed therapy bots are putting people at risk, authors are being driven off social media, and the White House is out here posting deportation memes like it’s all a joke.

Plus, Jen breaks down the latest viral slang, Karyn introduces her brand-new crush, they uncover the unsettling history behind the graham cracker—and share the unexpectedly heartwarming tale of two ducks in love.

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