This week we have a few pieces of good news and our discussion of “Swarm” by Jennifer D. Lyle.

Here’s the stories we reference in the podcast—but beware falling down the Steve Hartman rabbit hole. My advice if you do? Take a box of Kleenex.

* This kid who ran against his high school teacher for a board of supervisors position.

* This coach who told his team they lost after they thought they won.

We hope you have a great holiday season, and we will see you in 2026!

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