Lena Dunham wrote another book and if you want to know what we think about it you’re in luck! Through time and space we were able to get our analysis on tape, along with a look at Geese’s rise, Kash Patel’s crash out, and a chat about whether or not Skims co-founder Emma Grede has good business advice for women!

12 min: Kash Patel

18 min: Geese

30 min: Emma Grede

46 min: Lena Dunham’s Famesick 

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Lena Dunham: 

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/609917/famesick-by-lena-dunham/

Kash Patel:

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/04/kash-patel-fbi-director-drinking-absences/686839/

Emma Grede: 

https://www.wsj.com/style/fashion/emma-grede-book-start-with-yourself-a7b2c82d

https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2026/04/16/emma-gredes-work-from-home-take-is-dangerous-for-women/

Geese: 

https://www.wired.com/story/geese-chaotic-good-marketing-industry-plant/

https://www.wordsfromeliza.com/p/fake-fans

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Was the world inevitably going to implode or did Sam Altman’s anticipation that the world could implode send us much, much faster down that road?? Only a performer like Justin Bieber can save us now. Also, Helen Dewitt makes a point about writers grants and a football coach is having an affair with a sports reporter! 

16 min: Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini 

37 min: Helen Dewitt’s Writing Grant

52 min: Justin Bieber Headlined Coachella

67 min: Sam Altman is Really Powerful 

104 min: Caps Off

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Sam Altman: 

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/04/13/sam-altman-may-control-our-future-can-he-be-trusted

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/sam-altman-artificial-intelligence-openai-profile.html

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743569/empire-of-ai-by-karen-hao/

https://blog.samaltman.com/2279512

The Writers Grant: 

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/apr/09/helen-dewitt-turns-down-windham-campbell-prize-unable-promote

Justin Bieber at Coachella: 

https://www.vulture.com/article/justin-bieber-coachella-performance-what-happened.html

Alex vs. Alix

https://people.com/alix-earle-weighs-in-on-alex-cooper-feud-11949168

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It may seem that by being perverts, republicans, and snarkers some women are letting us down this week. But other women are being lifted to never before seen heights. In space! The multitudes! 

15 min: The Artemis II

22 min: Tik Tok Updates: Noah Beck’s Sister and Elena Taber

38 min: Collien Fernandes Advocates for Protection

46 min: Upper East Side Birthing Hospital Drama

62 min: The Women of Maga

76 min: Caps Off

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The Cut/ Birthing Center Expose: 

https://www.thecut.com/article/a-luxury-birth-center-breaking-hearts-on-the-upper-east-side.html

Collien Fernandes: 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/collien-fernandes-christian-ulmen-sexual-deepfake-allegations-9.7136770

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/01/why-every-woman-can-see-herself-in-the-story-of-a-german-celebrity-couples-split

Haley Beck: https://www.kctv5.com/2026/04/03/2-high-school-teachers-accused-sexual-misconduct-with-same-teenage-student-hes-victim/

Maga Women: 

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/young-women-leaving-maga-new-right.html

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/04/trump-pam-bondi-fired-kristi-noem-pete-hegseth.html

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/04/politics/how-pam-bondi-lost-her-job

Artemis 2: 

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/06/science/artemis-2-lunar-flyby-geology

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You better lean in before a 25 year old beats you to the punch! This week we’re talking about developments in Sheryl Sandberg’s business, Diner Goths, Sophie Rain, and more!

13 min: Sheryl Sandberg

23 min: Alpine Divorce

30 min: Diner Goths 

40 min: RIP Sora AI 

49 min: Who is Sophie Rain 

65 min: Caps Off

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SORA: 

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/902368/openai-sora-dead-ai-video-generation-competition

https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/29/soras-shutdown-could-be-a-reality-check-moment-for-ai-video/

Alpine Divorce: 

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2026/mar/17/alpine-divorce-abandoned-hiking-trail

Diner Goths: 

https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/american-diner-gothic

Sophie Rain: 

https://www.gq.com/story/sophie-rain-profile

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Buckle in there’s a lot going on this week and no one is doing okay! Chappell Roan remains Chappell Roan. The Bachelorette isn’t happening this year and whose fault is that?? TSA Lines are out of control and whose fault is that?? Lindy West is poly and whose fault is that??

10 min: Chappell Roan

25 min: TSA Lines

34 min: Taylor Frankie Paul

1 hour 5 min: Lindy West’s Adult Braces

2 hours 23 min: Caps Off

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Ice at Airports: 

https://time.com/article/2026/03/23/ice-airports-homan-duffy-trump-administration/

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/23/dhs-shutdown-deal-pressure-00839528

Taylor Frankie Paul: 

https://www.vulture.com/article/taylor-frankie-paul-bachelorette-mormon-wives-dakota.html

https://www.thecut.com/article/taylor-frankie-paul-bachelorette-cancellation-domestic-violence.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/arts/television/bachelorette-canceled-taylor-frankie-paul-video.html

Chappell Roan: 

https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/22/catherine-harding-chappell-roan-security/

Lindy West: 

https://slate.com/life/2026/03/lindy-west-polyamory-open-marriage-husband-roya.html

https://buttnews.substack.com/p/ama-nonmonogamy-edition

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/03/polyamory-adult-braces-lindy-west/686409/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWJWx4HnaxY

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Who out there is telling the truth these days??? David Bars are facing criticism over their nutrition facts, the WNBA won’t stop yanking around their players, Rebel Wilson has created an entire story to ruin a woman’s life just for a musical. The only person out there telling it straight is…. Briana chickenfry?

22 min: The FCC is on a Power Trip

30 min: GLP-1 Abuse

44 min: David Bars Lied?

58 min: Will the WNBA Happen This Year?

72 min: Rebel Wilson is on one

90 min: Caps off 

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Rebel Wilson: 

https://www.vulture.com/article/rebel-wilsons-team-accused-of-smear-campaign-for-the-deb.html

GLP-1s: 

https://decider.com/2026/03/12/secret-lives-mormon-wives-layla-taylor-interview-glp-1s-eating-disorder/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/03/12/brianna-chickenfry-lapaglia-slams-ozempic-glp-1/89114903007/

David Bars: 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2026/03/13/david-protein-bar-lawsuit-fat-calories/89133194007/

WNBA: 

https://herhoopstats.substack.com/p/wnba-revenue-sharing-rules-tv-contract

https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/47959643/wnbpa-counterproposal-includes-some-concessions-revenue-share-housing

FCC: 

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/14/world/middleeast/fcc-broadcasters-iran-war.html

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This week people are writing the narratives they want to hear! The internet was in a tizzy when Timothee Chalamet suggested that Opera and Ballet are struggling art forms even though he was right. People are oh-so inspired by Ryan Murphy’s interpretation of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. And finally, the news is being written by the highest bidder. 

7 min: Celebrities with Abs

17 min: The Kennedys and Love Story 

33 min: Timmy vs. The Opera 

53 min: The Prediction Market 

79 min: Caps Off

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The Kennedys: 

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/opinion/daryl-hannah-love-story-jfk-jr.html

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20260212-carolyn-bessette-kennedy-the-true-story-behind-the-mysterious-and-tragic-us-icon

Ballet and Opera: 

https://theviolinchannel.com/report-shows-us-ballet-companies-2023-financial-year-results/

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/arts/met-opera-peter-gelb-finances.html

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/08/american-dance-critic/399908/

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/opinion/culture/opera-english-latin-language.html

Zara Larsson Abs: 

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/zara-larsson-ab-routine-unusually-183500356.html

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They say it's what’s on the inside that counts but is Clavicular anything more than a looksmax? Rob Rausch is on the press tour of the century and Zendaya and Tom Holland are doing so little press no one knew they were married. Gucci has a new creative director and the reviews are mixed, and finally Trump started an illegal war in Iran. 

15 min: Zendaya and Tom Holland

20 min: Iran 

29 min: Anti Trans Legislation in Kansas

34 min: Demna’s Gucci Runway Debut

47 min: Rob Rausch

57 min: Clavicular 

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Clavicular: 

https://playboy.substack.com/p/clavicular-the-radical-submissive?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=7355951&post_id=189018930&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=oq3q&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/style/clavicular-looksmaxxing-braden-peters.html

https://bloodknife.com/everyone-beautiful-no-one-horny/

Rob Rousch: 

https://www.thecut.com/article/rob-rausch-traitors-love-island-interview.html

Gucci: 

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/a70544551/gucci-fall-2026-demna-debut-milan/

https://www.thecut.com/article/demna-gucci-fashion-review-cathy-horyn.html#comments

Iran: 

https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/has-trump-thought-through-the-endgame-in-iran

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/01/us/politics/trump-iran-war-interview.html

Kansas Licenses:

https://www.npr.org/2026/02/28/nx-s1-5728969/kansas-revokes-drivers-licenses-of-hundreds-of-trans-people-prompted-by-new-law

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There’s a lot going on in the news this week, a former prince is even more disgraced than usual. Trump’s tariffs have been struck down by the Supreme Court. Most of all, Manon is on an indefinite hiatus from Katseye and no one knows who’s behind it. 

10 min: Olympic Updates

19 min: Katseye News

29 min: Tariffs

38 min: Prince Andrew

49 min: I love my husband who hates me 

1 hour 7 min: Timothee Chalamet and Matthew McConaughy 

1 hour 15 min: The Jakarta Method 

1 hour 30 min: Caps Off

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I Love My Husband Who Hates Me: 

https://www.thecut.com/article/i-love-my-husband-who-hates-me.html

Prince Andrew: 

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/19/former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrest-explainer

https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/celebrity/article/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested-emily-maitlis-bhpzv7953

Tariffs: 

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/21/supreme-courts-trump-tariff-decision-five-takeaways.html

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-claims-countries-are-cheating-the-u-s-on-trade-what-does-that-mean

Timothee Chalamet: 

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/timothee-chalamet-matthew-mcconaughey-interstellar-marty-supreme-1236667962/

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This week gets off to a magical start with a conversation about whether or not magic is real and if you can buy it online. We discuss another republican scheme, the SAVE act, the unsuitable ice at the Olympics, Margaret Qualley’s illusive personality, and finally, a look at Emerald Fennell’s filmography. 

16 min: Etsy Witches

25 min: Olympic Ice

33 min: SAVE Act

40 min: Margaret Qualley’s Vanity Fair Cover

54 min: Mormons in Pop Culture 

64 min: Director’s Cut: A History of Emerald Fennell

103 min: Caps Off

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ETSY witches: 

https://www.vice.com/en/article/etsy-witches-say-spell-casting-is-no-longer-welcome-on-the-platform/

SAVE Act: 

https://bipartisanpolicy.org/article/five-things-to-know-about-the-save-act/

Margaret Qualley: 

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/margaret-qualley-cover-story?srsltid=AfmBOoo6GA1OTQXpOOXiZcEMs_I2KwgAkiSdTpvUPVQsH_LFHXtH_mQY

Olympic Ice: 

https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/is-the-olympic-ice-causing-falls-in-figure-skating-and-speedskating-what-to-know/3893697/

Mormons in Pop Culture: 

https://www.thecut.com/article/mormons-pop-culture-secret-lives-bachelorette.html?

Emerald Fennell

https://variety.com/2020/film/reviews/promising-young-woman-review-1203480660/

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/emerald-fennell-saltburn-interview-2023

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/17/wuthering-heights-class-race-emerald-fennell-director

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