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Should talk shows be treated like news programs? CBS and the FCC seem to think so in light of Stephen Colbert's interview with Texas State Rep James Talarico being blacklisted from airing. The irony? The Streisand Effect strikes again, with the YouTube version of the interview getting way more attention because of the controversy. From there, we unpack the rise of luxury grocery culture spotlighted by The Wall Street Journal, including Erewhon’s viral $19 strawberry and the broader Gen Z/Millennial appetite for bougie “experiences,” plus how the MAHA movement led by RFK Jr. is reshaping food discourse around raw milk, beef tallow, and protein panic.

This week's recommendations: Figo pet insurance (Andrew), EOS Cashmere Vanilla to smell good (affordably) (Laura), and the Whole Foods Coffee Bar (Pam).

In After Dark, inspired by a The New York Times column on happiness, we dig into whether the real key to happiness is feeling loved. How have we found that active listening makes it easier to reciprocate in relationships? And we speak from experience about how to know when it’s time to stop pouring into relationships that don’t pour back.

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