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April 07, 2022I Feel It Coming: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Surrogacy Shortage, Ukraine
First: We’ve got the context on the biggest stories from the week –from Oklahoma’s abortion ban… to a new date you might want to add to your calendar if you’ve got student loans
Next up: We’ve got an update on what’s going on in Ukraine – and where things stand after Ukraine accused Russia of committing serious war crimes.
ICYMI: If you’ve tried to buy a house recently – it seems like actually closing on a place is harder than winning the lottery. We’ll break down the wild ride that is the housing market, and ask two experts: when are we gonna get some relief? PS: Need tips on buying a home in a crowded market? We’ve got you covered.
Then: Americans are seeking surrogates to start or expand their families…but can’t seem to find anyone. We’ll talk to two experts about why this already complex process just keeps getting harder.
Finally: If you’re in need of some quality R&R, you’re not alone. We’ll tell you about the unexpected place more people are going to get some rest.
On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Margaret Brennan, Moderator, Face the Nation, CBS Chief foreign affairs correspondent
Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American Financial Corporation
Nicole Bachaud, economist, Zillow
Dr. Natalie Crawford, fertility physician, board-certified OB GYN
Dr. Lucky Sekhon, infertility specialist, board-certified OB GYN
Amber McMillan, Senior Vice President of Fitness and Weight Loss, LifeTime Gyms
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35 min
March 31, 2022Taking Care of Business: Four-Day Work Week, Facebook vs. TikTok, Fake LinkedIn Profiles
First: We’ve got the context on the biggest stories from the week – from the war in Ukraine, to the latest booster shot recommendations. And a major immigration announcement from the White House.
Next up: A bombshell new report revealed that Facebook’s parent company hired a private firm to dish dirt on fellow social media giant TikTok. We’ll skimm the digital drama…in 60 seconds.
ICYMI: As we head into the third year of the pandemic, scientists are taking a closer look at long COVID symptoms. And new research suggests there are a lot of similarities between long COVID brain fog and other brain conditions. We’ll break down the findings with a professor pioneering this research.
Then: We’re diving into the latest tactic companies are using to keep employees happy: the four day work week. But are permanent long weekends too good to be true? We’ll ask an expert.
Finally: If your LinkedIn has been blowing up recently, you may have been networking...with a robot. Researchers at Stanford found a lot of AI-generated LinkedIn profiles floating around. We’ll tell you how to spot a fake – and keep your network human-only.
On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Dr. Michelle Monje, professor of neurology, Stanford University
Gabriel Stein, head of operations and product, Knowledge Futures Group
Jennifer Liu, work reporter, CNBC Make it
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31 min
March 24, 2022Watch List: SCOTUS Hearings, Russia and China, Oscars
First: We’ve got the context on the biggest stories from the week – from the new Omicron subvariant, to a controversial new abortion bill in Idaho. And a major declaration from the United States that has some people saying: “too little, too late?”
Next up: Biden’s Supreme Court pick Ketanji Brown Jackson headed to Capitol Hill this week. We’ll break down what we learned about Jackson from her marathon confirmation hearings.
ICYMI: Trouble’s brewing at the happiest place on earth. Disney’s CEO is caught in the crossfire between his employees and Florida politicians. We’ll Skimm Disney’s wild ride…in 60 seconds.
Then: As NATO allies met in Europe this week to discuss the war in Ukraine, one global power has notably taken a seat on the sidelines: China. We’ll explain how China could influence the outcome of this war. And why China’s relationship status with Russia is “it’s complicated.”
Finally: Lights, camera, Oscars. Mark your calendars for the Academy Awards this Sunday. And if you’ve still got a lot of movies on your watch list - or you just want to get filled in on Oscars-related drama - we’ve got you covered.
On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Rebecca Hamilton, associate professor at American University Washington College of Law.
Seema Mohapatra, visiting law professor at Southern Methodist University
David Rennie, the Beijing bureau chief for the Economist
Bridget Armstrong, host of Pop Cultured with the Skimm
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39 min
March 17, 2022High Gear: Inside Kyiv, Interest Rates, Formula 1
First: We’ll start this week by speaking to someone inside the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. We've got an inside look at emotions on the ground, the latest on US involvement, and where the war could go from here.
Next up: With Putin playing mind games on his own turf, we’ll take a look at the information iron curtain in Russia.
ICYMI: The Fed announced it’s raising interest rates .25%. We’ll explain why this small step for the Fed is actually a big move for the economy – and your wallet.
Then: Europe and China are seeing major spikes in COVID cases, all thanks to a new “Stealth” variant of Omicron. We’ll explain what you need to know about Omicron’s evil twin.
Finally: Formula One’s appeal is twofold: it’s a high-speed sport with Housewives-level drama. We’ll cover the global car racing competition, its geopolitical controversies, and its glamorous destinations. And the drivers? Let’s just say they’re…hot wheels.
On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Jane Ferguson, correspondent, PBS NewsHour, contributor, The New Yorker
Alessandra Stanley, co-editor, AirMail
Jean Yung, reporter, Market News International
Carrie Battan, staff writer, The New Yorker
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38 min
March 10, 2022Surface Pressure: Oil Ban, Cyberattacks, Tech CEO TV Shows
First: We’re entering a new phase of the war in Ukraine as Russia ramps up its attacks on civilians. Cue: pressure on the US to hit Russia harder. We’ll break down Biden’s big announcement this week banning Russian oil, the damage it could cause to Russia, and what it means for us here at home.
Next up: We’ll speak to an expert about the other cyber weapons at Russia’s disposal - and what might drive Putin to create online chaos.
ICYMI: If you’re wondering why yachts, private jets, luxury goods, and apartments are also caught in the crossfire of the financial war on Russia, we’ll break down who the Oligarchs are, and why they’re coming under fire.
Then: We’ll break down the week’s other headlines – including a check-in on inflation and an update on the future of crypto in the United States.
Finally: What do WeWork, Theranos, and Uber have in common? Not a lot, but they all have dramatized TV shows chronicling their controversial rise in the tech world. We’ll ask a TV critic: why are we so obsessed with these shady stories?
On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Kristine Berzina, senior fellow and head of geopolitics at the Alliance for Securing Democracy
Nicole Perlroth, cybersecurity journalist, advisor to CISA, and author
Kathryn VanArendonk, critic, Vulture
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36 min
March 03, 2022Gimme Shelter: Refugees in Europe, Inflation, Headline Stress Disorder
First: Over a million refugees have left Ukraine as Russia continues to attack the country. We'll speak to a professor about what’s next for those leaving and how Europe has historically handled an influx of displaced people. Looking for ways to help Ukraine? Check out our guide.
Next up: This war isn’t just being fought militarily. The West has also used global finance as a weapon to hit Russia back. We’ll break down the types of sanctions that have been imposed, and ask an expert how we might feel the impact of those sanctions, too.
Then: President Biden did his annual check-in with the nation during his State of the Union address. We spoke to a political reporter about what the next year might look like.
ICYMI: Baseball is canceled. Well, kind of. We’ll Skimm the drama between the players union and the owners in the MLB…in 60 seconds.
Finally: When news alerts are high, your anxiety might be high too — and you’re not alone. So we ask a licensed psychologist her best tips to decompress from the headlines. Because peace of mind is a truce we can control.
On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Serena Parekh, Director of the Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Program, Northeastern University
Megan Greene, Senior Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School, Global Chief Economist, Kroll Institute
Kadia Goba, national politics reporter, Buzzfeed News
Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein, licensed psychologist
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36 min
February 24, 2022Heartbreak Warfare: Russia Invades, Equal Pay, Dating App Scams
First: It finally happened. Russia has launched a major invasion of Ukraine. We know the headlines probably feel scary and chaotic right now. So we’re going to cut through the noise by talking to two experts in Europe about what we can expect next.
Next up: We’ll give you the context on the other headlines from the week — including more countries rolling back COVID protocols, a major new report on maternal health in the pandemic, and Texas at the center of controversy (again).
Then: The US Women’s National Soccer team just scored a major victory…in the fight for equal pay. We’ll Skimm the historic settlement between the players and their employer in 60 seconds.
Plus: The men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery were just found guilty of federal hate crimes charges. We’ll ask an expert why hate crimes are historically so hard to prosecute, and how this case could mark a turning point in the fight against hate.
Finally: If you’ve seen the Tinder Swindler, you might have thought about deleting your online dating profile. But we have two dating pros to the rescue, who share how we can stay safe while swiping.
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On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Richard Ensor, journalist, the Economist
Melinda Haring, Deputy Director, Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center
Arusha Gordon, Associate Director of the James Byrd Jr. Center to Stop Hate, the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
Yue Xu and Julie Krafchick, co-hosts, Dateable podcast
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28 min
February 17, 2022The Ugly Truth: Russia-Ukraine, No More Guac, Rom Coms
First: Tensions at the Ukrainian border seem to be at a boiling point, as the US warns a Russian invasion is imminent. We spoke to a reporter on the ground in Ukraine’s capital city Kyiv to see what life has been like amid rising tensions.
Next up: We’ll give you the context on the other headlines from the week — including more drama at the Olympics, a major settlement for the families of Sandy Hook victims, and the latest from a high-profile federal hate crimes trial.
Then: Last week, Congress passed a historic #MeToo bill. We’ll break down how this bill will change workplace safety, with help from someone who knows a thing or two about standing up to their boss: Gretchen Carlson.
ICYMI: Your avocado habit is about to get a lot more expensive. And no, we’re not just talking about inflation. We’ll break down the surprising reason guac is definitely going to cost extra.
Plus: If you’ve heard people say it’s time to start “living with COVID,” you’re not alone. We asked two experts what that phrase actually means, and how we can assess our own risk going forward.
Finally: Romantic comedies are back, baby. We’re breaking down the surprising rom-com renaissance with a film critic.
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On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Isabelle Khurshudyan, foreign correspondent based in Moscow, the Washington Post
Gretchen Carlson, advocate and founder, Lift Our Voices
Dr. Crystal Watson, senior scholar, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, assistant professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Dr. Janet Baseman, professor of epidemiology and associate dean, University of Washington School of Public Health
Natasha Alvar, film editor, Cultured Vultures
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40 min
February 10, 2022On Ice: Big Tech, Crypto’s Super Bowl Play, Olympic Drama
Suit up, Skimm’rs. This week, we’re all about the competition: Winter Olympics drama. The Super Bowl, which, yes, we’re watching for the ads. And big tech, where some power players are trying to avoid a losing streak. Plus, the latest on protests in Canada’s capital and mask mandate rollbacks.
First: We’ve got updates on a landmark #MeToo bill that passed in Congress, which states are relaxing their mask mandates, the controversy over Florida’s “don’t say gay” bill, escalating protests over COVID restrictions in Canada, and (sorry, have to) inflation.
Next up: From Meta’s massive losses to Spotify’s Joe Rogan headache to Peloton’s job cuts, some of Silicon Valley’s former stars are having a bad year so far. Tech journalist and podcast host Kara Swisher puts it all in context.
Then: Crypto’s the new kid on the block(chain) this Superbowl Sunday. We explain how the industry’s using Superbowl ads as a moment to go mainstream.
Plus: The shooting death of Amir Locke by Minneapolis police has put a new spotlight on no-knock warrants. What are they, and why are they a target for reform? University of Chicago law professor Shannon Fairley explains. Here’s theSkimm’s guide on police reform.
Finally: Figure skating has been delivering big-time Olympic drama this week, from huge firsts to the doping scandal sequel nobody was looking for. Joining us to break it down are former star skaters and Olympic medalists Ashley Wagner and Scott Hamilton.
On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Kara Swisher, host of Sway, co-host of Pivot, and a tech columnist for the New York Times
Shannon Fairley, professor from practice, University of Chicago Law
Ashley Wagner and Scott Hamilton, former Olympic figure skaters and commentators for Peacock
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35 min
February 03, 2022War of Words: Banned Books, Winter Olympics, Spotify Drama
First up: We’ve got the latest on the US military operation in Syria, a potential COVID-19 vaccine for kids under five, and a bombshell lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in the NFL. Plus, the latest data shows rents in major cities are sky high.
Next: Speaking of sport and scandal…the Winter Olympics are kicking off in Beijing this week. We’ll talk to one reporter about diplomatic boycotts and the controversy surrounding the games.
ICYMI: Spotify is facing the music after major musicians and podcasters started boycotting the platform. The reason? COVID-19 misinformation. We’ll break down the debate.
Plus: A record number of books are being banned from school libraries across the US. We’ll talk to several experts about which books are being banned, why, and what that impact could be on students and teachers.
Finally: Everyone’s talking about Wordle. We’ll tell you five things you need to know about the not-so-grassroots online game that recently got bought for a casual seven figures.

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On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Alicia Mazzarra, senior research analyst, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
David Rennie, Beijing bureau chief, The Economist
Nora Pelizzari, director of communications, National Coalition Against Censorship
Nadra Nittle, education reporter, the19th
Kalynn Bayron, author, "Cinderella is Dead"
Keiawnna Pitts, parent, Round Rock Black Parents Association
Carly Mallenbaum, Skimm Well writer
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39 min

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