Wait a minute. There's no way you're ready for this. Clearly we've risen to a level of quality you can't handle. For this week's episode, we put on our newscaster hair and brushed up on world affairs as we welcome CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward to The Carriage House! Her new book, ON ALL FRONTS, covers her life on the front lines of today's power centers and hot zones. Clarissa takes a break from her very important work to help us answer questions on what to do with your bridal shower gifts if your engagement is called off, what skincare products are good at addressing prolonged mask wearing, going back to your old job if you hate your new one, and how often to clean your linens and towels.

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