Yes, This Economy Is Confusing

Yes, This Economy Is Confusing

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Should Nepo Babies Embrace the Label?

Nepo babies have sparked debate for years, but chart-topping singer-songwriter Stella Lefty, who also happens to be the daughter of a billionaire, is reigniting the conversation. Audie and Ari debate how the rich and privileged should navigate fame and success — and they don't en ...  Show more

Dating Apps Were Never About Romance

The internet is full of dating horror stories and think pieces the death of traditional romance. It’s a concept built for virality. But is the moral panic real? Audie and Ari turn to relationship writer Karley Sciortino to talk navigating romance in the age of the apps. Learn mor ...  Show more

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