This one starts off with a violent story, so use the timestamps to advance to the next one if you're not ready for that. The podcast ends happy, though.

Could you forgive someone who did you an ultimate wrong? I find a story of some inspiring and loving people -- and wonder what it takes to get to that point. And since I want to end every episode on a high note, we'll finish with an episode about a very, very, very good boy, and the dog that saved him.

Women hug gunman who killed family in racist 2019 Texas Walmart shooting by Jamie Stengel (AP)

Missing 2-Year-Old Spent Night in Arizona Wilderness Before Being Rescued by Rancher’s Dog 7 Miles from Home by Clare Fisher (People)

Should we be polite to our AI? What's the actual cost -- and can we just fix it? I go a little deep into the rabbit hole on this one. Please enjoy the wild ride! Thank you. 

Saying ‘Please’ and “Thank You’ to ChatGPT Costs OpenAI ‘Tens of Millions of Dollars’ by Sherin Shibu (Entrepreneur)

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If you watch all the Best Picture nominations every year, you're better than some Academy members. And also -- does it matter? Plus a story of a real-life movie moment that starts with quicksand and ends with a happily ever after (fingers crossed. It's a little too early to tell.).

And never fear -- If I mention both quicksand and movies, there will be a reference to Princess Bride. 

As you wish!

Oscars will now require members to see all nominated films before voting to determine Academy Awards winners by Joey Nolfi (Entertainment Weekly)

Man gets trapped in Lake Michigan quicksand, emerges with a girlfriend by Kara Berg (The Detroit News)

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Air travel: does anyone still wear a hat? Do you dress up to fly? Also, I give you a rundown on Southwest's new seating policies and a tip to save on your next ride to the airport. 

Southwest seating policies (official)

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Condensed Soup is hiring! I'm looking for someone to help me once-in-a-while with post-production work. Listen to the episode for details and please contact me at [email protected] if you have a lead! Plus, tips or rideshare passengers -- even if you use them all the time. 

Uber, Way launch ‘interest list’ for autonomous rides in Atlanta by Daniella Genovese (FOXBusiness)

‘Incredibly concerning’: Facebook black market groups offer ride share and delivery driver accounts for sale, researchers say by Clare Duffy (CNN)

10 Rideshare Safety Tips You Should Know (Sabrered.com)

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Certain holidays have disappeared from your Google Calendar -- a Canadian YWCA is making sure they're not forgotten. I also discuss silent reading clubs, Ian McKellen's latest acting venture, and the oldest choir in the world.

YWCA Metro Vancouver Rebook It app

The anti-book club, book club: Why people are loving silent reading events by Clare Mulroy (USA Today)

Choir named world’s oldest during Christmas concert by Alex McIntyre and Katie Thompson (BBC News), Phil Mackie (BBC News, Midlands Correspondent)

Ian McKellen Praises 14-Year-Old Director’s “Courage” After Starring in Debut by Glenn Garner (Deadline)

Ian MCKellen stars in teenage director’s film debut by Galya Dimitrova & Phil Mercer (BBC News, Berkshire)

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Just like Troy and Gabriella said, "We're all in this together." I chat tips for people in the street, but we still end with a smile -- a use for facial recognition we can all get behind! 

How AI is using facial recognition to help bring lost pets home by Ash-har Quraishi, Analisa Novak (CBS News)

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Some stories of communities making their world a better place. And donation this week is going to a GoFundMe in my personal circle. Try to support yours whenever possible!

See how a Michigan town moved 9,100 books one by one to their new home

A Russian bucket brigade helps toads and frogs cross the road to get to a spawning site by Kirill Zarubin (AP)

When an earthquake struck San Diego, these elephants formed an 'alert circle' by Rebeca Rosman (NPR)

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I've got raves for Orlando's newest theme park, Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort -- with a very big safety alert for fellow food allergy sufferers who visit. Then a quick trip through the lost and found lockers at Uber, and a library's unique approach to supporting sustainable fashion.

Universal Orlando Resort (official)

The 2025 Uber Lost & Found Index (Uber)

Unclaimed Baggage (official)

Festive party frocks borrowed from the library by Genevieve Tudor (BBC Radio Shropshire)

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Didn't file your taxes on time this year? You may be in luck! Not so lucky? Students and faculty of Jacksonville University. Plus, finding love and making it count.

*Special thanks to listener Jon from Orlando for sending the tax info!

IRS extends April 15 tax deadline for Florida and at least 8 other states. See the list by Francesco Gariano (Today)

JU cuts 40 faculty and ends music and theater programs by Dan Scanlan (Jax Today)

‘Love on the Spectrum’ EPs Cian O’Cleary and Karina Holden on Neurodiverse Representation for a “Character-Led Show at its Heart” by Ryan Fleming (Deadline)

Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100 (AP)

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