Mark Thompson explores how wellness tech has reshaped holiday gifting, reacting to a The Wall Street Journal article on sleep monitors, health tracking, and even self-cooling mattresses — and why scoring your sleep has become both a lifestyle trend and a subtle flex.As the year winds down, Mark shares a cautionary personal story about his fitness journey, including signing a long-term personal training contract, dealing with injury and life interruptions, and still being financially on the hook. It’s a timely warning before listeners lock themselves into costly New Year’s resolutions.The hour turns serious as Mark covers the latest developments in the Epstein files, playing recent audio of President Trump commenting on the photos and the renewed attention surrounding Bill Clinton.To close, Mark checks in with Andy Riesmeyer about what’s ahead on his show, including a lively conversation on whether the term “podcast” is becoming obsolete — and why KFI listeners should stay tuned.

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