This week, Lex and Rae take a deep dive into the disturbing and complex story of Ruby Franke. Lex shares a unique perspective, having witnessed the early signs of the Franke family’s dynamic before Ruby ever hit YouTube fame. Together, they unpack the recent Hulu documentary and Shari Franke’s emotional new book, pulling out key moments and shocking revelations.

What makes this episode even more personal? This all went down close to home—literally. Lex and Rae were attending the same college when Shari started her freshman year and when Kevin Franke was a faculty member on campus.

They also zoom out to explore the larger issue of child influencers, the dark side of family vlogging, and the lessons we should be learning.

Finally, don’t miss their weekly POP Picks, featuring a sweet fruit find from Costco and a must-visit thrift store with a powerful mission.

So grab your popcorn, turn up the volume, and listen in. 🎧🍿

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