We're back after a brief hiatus, and apparently the news didn't get any less weird while we were gone.

This week on Premeditated Opinions, we're catching up on life, talking through some of the headlines that made us laugh (because crying seemed less productive), and asking a question we've been wrestling with for a while:

Can we stop making everything a culture war and start celebrating the things that actually bring us together?

We get into:

•  The $16 million saga of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool (yes... that reflecting pool) 
•  Why accountability feels harder than ever 
•  Political campaigns built on ideas instead of insults (imagine that) 
•  The World Cup, the Obama Presidential Center, and the kinds of stories that still make us proud to be Americans 
•  Why Clarkson's Farm might be one of the best shows on television 
•  Jeremy Clarkson's prostate cancer diagnosis, remission, and the reminder we all needed to stop putting off preventative healthcare 

Some episodes are about solving problems.

This one is more about recognizing what's worth paying attention to.

Because maybe the loudest stories aren't always the most important ones.

Maybe the better stories are the ones that remind us who we are when we're at our best.

💙 A quick PSA: If you're due for a mammogram, colonoscopy, prostate screening, annual physical, or any other preventative care... schedule it. Future you (and the people who love you) will be glad you did.

🎙️ Coming Next: We're sitting down with Guinness World Record holder and memory expert Ron White for one of our favorite interviews we've recorded so far. Trust us—you won't want to miss it.

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