Jonni and Maria chat about a "mélange of topics" today that may be top of mind for many of you, dear listeners. We chat about U.S. midterm anxieties and results, how political awareness is good but we think it is making us less happy.  We also muse on societal norms related to proper monikers, holidays and commercialism. 

Plus, Gen Z and the evolution of language and text/email etiquette (PS, "totes" is not cool anymore but we're still using it, “fit” does not describe your workout cred and more.), Maria gets dumped by Meta on her birthday, Jonni's planned Palm Springs getaway and new favorite airport, pseudo aunts and uncles, do your kids call adults Mr. and Mrs, and more tomfoolery.

This pod will give you “eavesdropping at your coffee shop” vibes and we think you'll love it. Consider yourself warned. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Empathy Edge Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, Why Inclusive Language Matters (https://theempathyedge.com/dr-suzanne-wertheim-why-inclusive-language-matters/)

Please donate in Maria's honor and make up for her interrupted birthday fundraiser! Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery (https://schurigcenter.org/) 

Desi Lydic, The Daily Show on Instagram: What Red Wave? (https://www.instagram.com/p/CkzAUjpLlXa/)

The Brainy Business podcast  (https://thebrainybusiness.com/podcast/) about behavioral economics and how our brains make decisions. Hosted by Melina Palmer.

Pod Save America https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-america/ - A Progressive Podcast for those who are not ready to give up

What a Day https://crooked.com/podcast-series/what-a-day/ - 20 minute podcast breaking down the day’s biggest news stories

The Daily https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736 - NY Times short podcast written and reported by New York Times journalists about world news

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