We’re back from summer break. What’d we miss?

This week: made-up holidays, political realities, and knowing when to walk away. 🛤️.

Links:

• Biden Ice Cream
• @hunterwalk • Lights must be flickering in Brooklyn from equipment power surge for all the EMERGENCY PODS • Threads
• Netflix Keeps Streaming Crown With Continued Subscriber, Revenue Growth - WSJ
• Streaming Churn Rates
• Rivian CEO says CarPlay isn’t going to happen - The Verge
• Rivian: Volkswagen takes $1 billion stake in EV maker
• New York Times to Move Podcasts Behind Paywall - WSJ
• 60 Songs That Explain the '90s - The Ringer