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April Fools in the News
Episode 256
Published 5 months ago
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This week the ladies didn't read a book, they read the headlines. In this perfectly timed “fake book club” episode, the hosts showed up ready to connect, laugh, and unpack what’s happening in the world. The episode leans into current events, and pop culture shaping the timeline, from global tensions and viral AI-generated propaganda circulating out of Iran and the US, to the cultural conversation sparked by Druski’s Erika Kirk parody. They also touch on the recent Verzuz matchup between Tyrese and Tank, insights from Jay-Z’s recent interview with GQ, and much more. Just a reminder that this “book club” is really about showing up, staying curious, and having real conversations. Cheers!🥂
*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only.
Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!
Moni: To our health and to tennis legend Geal Monfils for flexin on em'. https://www.tiktok.com/@tennistv/video/Monfils
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ga%C3%ABl_Monfils
Kat: To my mom for being willing to kill for me💕🥰 (Hypothetically of course) and to the No Kings Protesters. https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/28/us/live-news/no-kings-protests-03-28-26
Iran using AI and social media for propaganda targeting the U.S.
Iran:https://www.tiktok.com/@theroguednc/video/7621280642298432799?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/iran-using-ai-information-IranWar
DHS shutdown:https://apnews.com/article/senate-tsa-homeland-security-airports-trump-672467393ae043e47938874e7aaddcd6
Donald Trump and norm-breaking behavior (including discussions around currency symbolism) Donald Trump Article:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/trump-to-break-currency-tradition-with-signature/gm-GM336D592A?gemSnapshotKey=GM336D592A-snapshot-1&uxmode=ruby
Perception gap: Markwayne Mullin vs. Ketanji Brown Jackson qualifications. Who is the real DEI Hire. Meritocracy vs Bias Patronage/Nepotism
LaGuardia-related aviation safety and pilot fatigue concerns
LaGuardia Airport Article:https://www.npr.org/2026/03/24/nx-s1-5759710/laguardia-airport-plane-crash
*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only.
Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!
Moni: To our health and to tennis legend Geal Monfils for flexin on em'. https://www.tiktok.com/@tennistv/video/Monfils
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ga%C3%ABl_Monfils
Kat: To my mom for being willing to kill for me💕🥰 (Hypothetically of course) and to the No Kings Protesters. https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/28/us/live-news/no-kings-protests-03-28-26
Iran using AI and social media for propaganda targeting the U.S.
Iran:https://www.tiktok.com/@theroguednc/video/7621280642298432799?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/iran-using-ai-information-IranWar
DHS shutdown:https://apnews.com/article/senate-tsa-homeland-security-airports-trump-672467393ae043e47938874e7aaddcd6
Donald Trump and norm-breaking behavior (including discussions around currency symbolism) Donald Trump Article:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/trump-to-break-currency-tradition-with-signature/gm-GM336D592A?gemSnapshotKey=GM336D592A-snapshot-1&uxmode=ruby
Perception gap: Markwayne Mullin vs. Ketanji Brown Jackson qualifications. Who is the real DEI Hire. Meritocracy vs Bias Patronage/Nepotism
LaGuardia-related aviation safety and pilot fatigue concerns
LaGuardia Airport Article:https://www.npr.org/2026/03/24/nx-s1-5759710/laguardia-airport-plane-crash
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