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This week we talk about why we judge other people's decisions during the pandemic and whether it's healthy or toxic. Then we answer your listener questions including a listener who has to take extra precautions on dates because she’s diabetic and another listener who wants advice on how to tell people to wear a mask. In the news we discuss how Tyra Banks is trying to manifest a Coyote Ugly sequel & why more jobs are prioritizing mental health. Angela and Laura talk about their fears about a second wave. 

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This week’s episode is called Stop Second-Guessing Yourself. We answer your listener questions, including one listener whose husband is mad at her for not attending a family wedding and another whose roommate gave her bedbugs. Then we talk about what’s in the news: Bella Thorne's sex worker controversy & Sienna Miller reveals Chadwick Boseman gave her part of his salary on a film. Angela is furloughed and cooking and cleaning every day and Laura has a new workspace!

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This week we talk all about how to handle a breakup during quarantine: self care, figuring out logistics and asking yourself if it's really time to breakup or if it's just 2020 getting to you. Then we answer your listener questions including one listener whose husband cheated and another whose friend’s ex is interested in her. In the news we discuss New York being declared an “anarchist jurisdiction” & Chris Evans' penis. Angela accidentally walks in front of her boyfriend's work Zoom call in underwear and Laura accidentally sends her birthday present from her mom to her sister.

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This week we talk all about conspiracy theories: which ones are total BS and how to talk to a friend who believes in them. Then we answer your listener questions including one listener whose friend went down a dark rabbit hole of conspiracy ideas and another listener who has a question about periods. In the news we discuss Drew Barrymore’s new talk show & Barack Obama's new book! Angela's friend gets hit on by a guy not wearing a mask and Laura has to think of weaknesses about her perfect two year old for a questionnaire. This week we talk all about conspiracy theories: which ones are total BS and how to talk to a friend who believes in them. Then we answer your listener questions including one listener whose friend went down a dark rabbit hole of conspiracy ideas and another listener who has a question about periods. In the news we discuss Drew Barrymore’s new talk show & Barack Obama's new book! Angela's friend gets hit on by a guy not wearing a mask and Laura has to think of weaknesses about her perfect two year old for a questionnaire. 

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This week we talk all about the election, ways to get involved and the importance of fact-checking your news sources (aka don't trust memes!)! We answer your listener questions including whether to talk politics with close family and friends with different views and how to date when you have a stuffed animal collection. In the news we discuss how New York ballots have a shitton of typos & what other countries are saying about the craziness in America. VOTE BIDEN/HARRIS!!!

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This week we talk about fairness in the workplace – transparency around salaries, the importance of finding a friend at work and more. We answer your listener questions including one listener who has a bigger workload without a raise, another dealing with an annoying coworker and another listener who found out she isn’t getting paid fairly. In the news we discuss how to start a job in the pandemic & what it’s like to date when you’re an escort. Angela talks about how her mood is affected by weather and it's Laura's birthday week.

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This week we talk all about how to deal with roommate etiquette, logistics, privacy, chores and more! We answer your listener questions including one listener who wants to know her new roommates' stance on Covid precautions and another whose roommate is making their living situation awkward. In the news we discuss a secret wedding in San Francisco that got guests sick & Brad Pitt’s new girlfriend. Angela debates doing a small backyard wedding and Laura discusses sending her kid to school or not.

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This week we talk all about our experience in book publishing and answer you publishing questions including one listener who wants to know about freelancing and another wondering if she should copyright a title she wants for a book. In the news we discuss Time Out New York closing its print edition & Meghan and Harry's move to Santa Barbara. Angela starts a new job with new confidence by asking for what she needs and Laura looks back on good and bad bosses she's had. 

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This week we talk all about social media fatigue, anxiety, what to post and not post and when to take a break. We answer your questions including one listener who feels uncomfortable on social media and another who feels like social media messages of support are feeling a little hollow. In the news we chat about the CDC’s unexpected change to covid testing guidance & what Alicia Silverstone shared about filming Clueless. Angela gets seated next to influencers at dinner and Laura talks about judging friends' posts.

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This week we talk about friendship struggles and how hard it is to navigate during the pandemic. We answer your listener questions including one listener with dating woes. Then we talk about what’s in the news: Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Garner's friendship & tainted onions! Angela's friends organize a social distancing party and Laura has a cold and becomes a pariah.

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