237: Backstreet's Back, Buried Alive, & Las Vegas Time Warp

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986: The Amazon Mystery, Aspirational Clutter & The "Fresh Start" Effect

Is Sarah the victim of a "brushing scam," or does she have a secret admirer living down the street? This week, we are playing detective to solve the Amazon mystery box riddle. Sarah received a random assortment of items that suggests she either has a stalker or a crafting soulmat ...  Show more

985: Olympic Drama, The Lucy Letby Verdict, & The Ethics of "Arrest" YouTube

We are officially living the "O-head" Olympic lifestyle, but the podium isn’t all glory. This week, we’re debating Lindsey Vonn’s controversial decision to compete on a torn ACL. Was it a display of heart, or did she rob a healthy athlete of their shot at gold? Plus, we break dow ...  Show more

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