This week, Negin is joined by Danielle Durchslag and Katie Compa on the panel, and the three discuss Elizabeth Warren's strategies for winning in November and offer their own strategies on how to win. Then, they discuss the importance of "Are we sharing boyfriends" Facebook groups and talk about the implications of a New York Times article titled Rags to Riches Stories are Actually Kinda Disturbing.

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Happy week of Memorial Day - to celebrate, we're sharing a few wonderful conversations we had in the backlog! First up, Katie Compa and Jenn Harris join in conversation to discuss what role food plays in their relationships. And then, Greg Proops and Andrew Ti discuss a tennis club friendship conundrum.

411. Turn This Feminist On! (w/ Katie Compa & Jenn Harris and Greg Proops & Andrew Ti)

Today, we're talking about the reaction to Harrison Butker’s commencement speech, whether or not we should bring back "the tearjerker," and the age of grievance. Joining us this week is host of The Sporkful podcast, Dan Pashman, and author of the book, "The Year of Living Constitutionally," A.J. Jacobs!

410. America Runs on Grievance (w/ A.J. Jacobs & Dan Pashman)

Today, we're revealing the exact point at which you become "uncool," we're also talking about Jeff Goldblum and how he refuses to bankroll his kids, what happens in politics when we lose, and finally the science behind talking to yourself. And to break all of this down this week are guests Justin Krebs and Alex Mohajer!

409. Emotional Preppers (w/ Justin Krebs & Alex Mohajer)

Today, we're gonna talk about the eldest daughter syndrome, we'll dip into a wide ranging political discussion with some Bernie and some Stormy, and finally we'll discuss the concept: "Radical Honesty." And joining this week to talk about all of that and more is comedian Christian Finnegan!

408. #NotAllBears (w/ Christian Finnegan)

Today, we're talking about the news surrounding The Golden Bachelor, the resurgence of tanning beds, a fun new program from the Biden administration, AI generated dead folks, and of course we'll be discussing puppy slayers in politics. To talk about all of these topics is this week's panel, which includes stand-up comedian, Katie Compa, as well as director, writer and actress, Jenn Harris!

301. Fancy College is a Fancy Scam (w/ Danielle Durchslag and Katie Compa)

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