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This week on the podcast, Trump called Putin crazy — and now Russian bots are trolling him. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. is keeping quiet about an E. coli outbreak, and John Fetterman says he feels "shamed" into returning to work. Um sir, that's literally your job.

In other news, Kris Jenner reportedly got a deep plane facelift — and honestly, she looks amazing. Plus, it’s an AI triple threat: one bot resorted to blackmail to avoid being shut down, a major newspaper recommended fake AI-generated books, and a new tool is rating people’s hotness — including Jen, Karyn, and Mary Lou Retton.

Also this week, Karyn and Jen taste-test potato chips from China in flavors like squid, crayfish, and garlic oyster; Jen celebrates the 100th anniversary of the National Spelling Bee by butchering some truly difficult words; and meet Jen’s SECOND foster fail, Moose! Oh, and hear the story of Jen’s time piercing ears at the mall’s Piercing Pagoda (which wasn’t exactly up to health code).

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This week on the podcast, Jen introduces her new puppy! Plus, did Biden cover up a cancer diagnosis? Jen and Karyn share their thoughts! And, rumors are swirling that Taylor Swift and Blake Lively are feuding — find out why from a real-life Gen Z! Speaking of Gen Z, a group of Illinois teens recently watched The Breakfast Club for the first time, and they have thoughts! Also: Kristi Noem is reportedly considering a tasteless and cruel reality show, Netflix steps in to save Sesame Street, and JD Vance meets with Pope Leo — who, believe it or not, is still alive. And finally, Trump wants to prosecute Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Oprah and Bono for liking Kamala Harris more than him.

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This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn dig into Trump’s sketchy plan to accept a private jet from Qatar, a corgi police dog with a passion for sausages, and the botanical betrayal that is American Meadows for sending Jen sickly plants (and then ignoring her)!

Plus: the P. Diddy trial kicks off, Meghan Markle gets sued over bath salts (yes, really), and Metallica rocks Virginia so hard it registers as an earthquake.

Finally, the duo dives into Reddit’s wildest conspiracy theories. Do you believe them?

On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.

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This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss the recent exposé on Senator John Fetterman. Is he fit to lead? Meanwhile, Texas rolls out the FURRIES Act to ban students from using litter boxes in schools — except that’s not even happening. So why are lawmakers wasting time on imaginary problems?

Plus, is it just them, or is Steve Carell getting hotter with age? And, Meghan Markle’s recent podcast interview raises eyebrows, Prince Harry’s request for tax-payer-funded security gets denied, and Kate Middleton is trying to bring skinny jeans back — and they have thoughts.

And finally, the man with the gold-plated toilet says kids only need five pencils — and then casually questions whether upholding the Constitution is his actual job.

Cool cool cool.

And, "shoes on" or "shoes off" at home? Take our poll!

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This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn unpack Kristi Noem’s stolen purse saga — and something’s not right! 🤔 They also dissect Katy Perry’s trainwreck of a world tour (spoiler: her dance moves are not helping) and give Ben Affleck a gold star for parenting! Plus, Elon Musk might have secretly fathered enough kids to start his own nation — and they have thoughts. Also, don’t miss their takes on the hottest new TV shows like Your Friends & Neighbors with Jon Hamm and The Studio with Seth Rogen. All this — and plenty more mess!

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Move over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS!

This week on the podcast: Pope Francis died and JD Vance might’ve been his final visitor. (Curious timing. 🤔) Katy Perry allegedly went to space and, tragically, returned. The IRS is gearing up to garnish wages from anyone who’s defaulted on their student loans. And, Trump’s “Gold Guy” gave the Oval Office a makeover that screams low-rent Vegas.

In other news, China has been roasting Karoline Leavitt for wearing clothes made in China, Tate McRae is facing heat for collaborating with Morgan Wallen, Pete Hegseth is leaking military plans in yet another Signal chat, Team Trump is drafting a new plan to make women have more babies (hello, Handmaid’s Tale), and the White House has updated the official COVID website to support the lab leak theory because facts don’t matter anymore.

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This week on the podcast, Karyn returns with a new member of the family! Meet Bertie the cat.

Plus, Donald Trump is openly defying the Supreme Court’s order to return Kilmar Abrego García — which means THE CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS IS HERE. We repeat: The constitutional crisis is in the room with us. Also on deck: tariffs and stock market manipulation, a guy who kept a running list of his coworker’s verbal slip-ups, Yosemite scientists being forced to clean bathrooms, and more!

AND DON’T MISS THE JEN & BERTIE OUTTAKE AT THE END!

On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.

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This week on the podcast, Jen is joined by the delightfully opinionated Gina B. from Things That Get on My Nerves to discuss to unpack this week’s crazy news cycle. First up: Pete Hegseth is bringing his wife to meetings like it's Bring Your Spouse to Work Day. (Sir, she does not work here.) Also: Teslas are getting vandalized nationwide, and apparently HALF of all parents are still supporting their adult kids.

In other news, far-right influencers are blowing thousands trying to repopulate the Earth (we can’t wait for this cult doc), Chappell Roan puts her foot into her mouth yet again, and Cory Booker sets a record for the longest Senate speech in history!

Finally, the ladies are talking White Lotus theories, and Jen is starting to wonder: is she becoming an intellectual?

On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.

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This week on the podcast…

You want mess? You got mess. Jen is the same Jen, but today, Karyn is actually being played by Mr. Fletcher as Karyn is still out with her family.

AND NOW DOWN WITH COVID, FFS.

All of your good karma, thoughts, prayers, etc. towards her would be appreciated.

This video is largely unedited, without any of the cool bells/whistles as the technical one of us is out. However, Karyn did cut out the five full minutes at the beginning where Fletch was downstairs dicking around with his microphone because Karyn is the very best. Also, I MAKE NO GUARANTEES OF QUALITY OF THIS CONTENT, I can’t stress that enough.

This week, Fletch and I spent a lot of time breaking down the Signal debacle, as well as other political things because Fletch wasn’t interested in covering any of my celebrity/style/diet stories. Also, he feels differently about Luigi than we do. Ugh. We talk about how 23 and Me is about to go all Harriet Lacks with your data, as well as my recent foray into day drinking. I forget what else we covered. Probably talked some smack about Elon.

If anything, today’s episode should show you exactly how much we need, miss, and love you, Karyn, as we devolved into a Home Alone sort of thing.

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This week on the podcast, Tesla boycott sends stock plummeting! 📉 Meghan Markle’s new show debuts! 🍰 Elon Musk calls Senator Mark Kelly a traitor over Ukraine trip. 🇺🇦 MAGA turns on Amy Coney Barrett! ⚖️ Al Green gets censured over his State of the Union protest! ✊ Lauren Boebert responds with racist remarks! 🚫 And, are Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck getting back together?! 👀

Science says swearing makes us stronger! 🤬 Gen Z is “taskmasing” and “larping” to avoid real work! 🎧 Karyn explains “Cali sober” to Jen! 🌴 And Trump wants you to stop bitching about egg prices and start your own chicken farm! 🐔

And, get the latest on Octomom, Bhad Bhabie, P Diddy, R. Kelly, JD Vance memes, LeBron James, and more!

On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.

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