Make Me Smart

The great Bumble fumble


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Today, we’re diving into Bumble’s controversial anti-celibacy ad campaign, what it says about the state of dating apps and why some women are joining the anti-patriarchy movement. It’s time for a Kimberly rant. Plus, more updates on the Baltimore bridge collapse. Later, we’ll get queasy about cicadas and smiley about puppies!


Here’s everything we talked about today:


  • “Bumble’s billboard ads sneered at celibacy as an alternative to dating — and the company got stung” from The Associated Press
  • “The Controversy Around Bumble’s Anti-Celibacy Billboards” from The Cut
  • “Singles done with dating apps opt for speed-dating, matchmaking” from Marketplace
  • Apology from Bumble on Instagram
  • “What the 4B movement and boycotting men tells American women about where we are” from USA Today
  • Preliminary Report on Baltimore Bridge Collapse from The National Transportation Safety Board
  • “It’s on (for now): Biden and Trump agree to 2 debates” from Politico
  • “Cicadas Are Here in St. Louis, and Here’s What You Need to Know” from The Riverfront Times
  • “We tried to pet all 200 breeds at the Westminster dog show” from The Washington Post


We want to hear your cicada stories! Share them with us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

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