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in today’s episode we are going to look at disability with an article from the guardian.com entitled ‘The captain told me to wear a nappy on board’ – why is air travel so humiliating for disabled passengers? Written by Diane Taylor dated 24th July 2026.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/24/the-captain-told-me-to-wear-a-nappy-on-board-why-is-air-travel-so-humiliating-for-disabled-passengers

in this episode we are going to look at pop culture with what seemingly is a growing tension between former the office stars Ricky Gervais and Rainn Wilson. With an article from that park place.com entitled The Office Star Blasts Ricky Gervais for Telling Celebrities Not to Talk About Politics written byTrevor Denning dated July 9th, 2026.

https://thatparkplace.com/the-office-star-blasts-ricky-gervais-for-telling-celebrities-not-to-talk-about-politics/

in todays episode we are going to look at disability with an article from the conversation.com entitled What if disabled astronauts are just better suited to space? Written by ZoeElisabeth Swann Baillie Research Associate in Humanity and Space, University of Leicester

https://theconversation.com/what-if-disabled-astronauts-are-just-better-suited-to-space-287222

In this episode we take a look at an article from that park place.com.com the article is entitled Deborah Ann Woll Responds to God of War Laufey Controversy “It’s Okay if It’s Not Your Cup of Tea” Written by Alex Gherzo dated July 16th, 2026.

https://geeksandgamers.com/deborah-ann-woll-responds-to-god-of-war-laufey-controversy-its-okay-if-its-not-your-cup-of-tea/

in today’s episode we are looking at pop culture. The article is from that park place.com entitled New PlayStation Wolverine Trailer Flooded with Angry Comments About Sony Ending Physical Game Sales written by Trevor Denning dated July20th, 2026.

https://thatparkplace.com/new-playstation-wolverine-trailer-flooded-with-angry-comments-about-sony-ending-physical-game-sales/

In episode 154 we looked at an article regarding uber introducing a $5 disability tax. The disability community has had a victory the article is from abc.net.au entitled Uber removes 'unacceptable' surcharge for Assist users afteroutcry .

By national disability affairs reporter Nas Campanella and the Specialist Reporting Team's Mary Lloyd

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/uber-backflips-on-assist-charge-after-criticism/106917484

In this episode we are going to look at pop culture in episode 153 we took a look at an article which talked about maybe plot leaks for the upcoming avenger’s doomsday movie today we take a look at a follow up article from that park place.com entitled

RUMOR: Avengers: Doomsday is Facing Major Problems — Film is a Complete “Mess” After Shooting Without a Finished Script written by Marvin Montenaro dated July 13th, 2026.

https://thatparkplace.com/rumor-avengers-doomsday-is-facing-major-problems-film-is-a-complete-mess-after-shooting-without-a-finished-script/

in this episode we are going to look at the category of disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled Uber accused of imposing unfair 'disability tax' after $5 hike for Assist users

By national disability affairs reporter NasCampanella and the Specialist Reporting Team's Mary Lloyd dated Tuesday 30th June 2026.

in this episode we will take a look at pop culture in regardto the upcoming Avengers Doomsday the article is from that park place.com entitled Avengers Doomsday Plot Leak Hits the Internet as Insiders Claim It’s the Real Deal. Dated 3rd July 2026 written by Marvin Montenaro.

https://thatparkplace.com/avengers-doomsday-plot-leak-hits-the-internet-as-insiders-claim-its-the-real-deal/

We are going to look at the downfall of physical media with an article from that park place.com entitled PlayStation Officially Kills Off Physical Games Beginning in 2028 as Sony Goes Fully Digital July 1, 2026 by Marvin Montanaro.

https://thatparkplace.com/playstation-officially-kills-off-physical-games-beginning-in-2028/