In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau and 1/4 Black Garrett are away, so guest hosts Derek Richards and Matt McClowry join Angela in the studio. The show opens with commentary on Amy Schumer’s back surgery and a headline-making moment from NYC mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani alongside Elizabeth Warren. The conversation moves into the realities of dating apps and a viral story about a woman engaged to an AI chatbot. The panel uses the story to explore loneliness, parasocial connections, and how technology is shaping modern relationships and even therapy. They turn to a report from the U.K. about undercover police officers posing as joggers to target catcalling, debating whether the approach addresses the problem or misses the mark. In a comedic “Ask Dr. Steve” segment, the group finds out how intimate activity compares to a workout when it comes to burning calories. They react to the viral “watermelon challenge,” revisit early internet oddities, and end with a playful look at childhood-inspired coping tools for adults. Today’s guests on "Normal World" are Kathleen Dunbar and Eddie Jay.

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