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Brands of the Week: Judge Judy Retires, Howard Stern Goes HBO, and a $499 Toothbrush with a Camera

This week's brands up and down: Judge Judy hands the gavel to her son after 30 years, Howard Stern moves to a once-a-week HBO slot, and Dyson launches a $499 toothbrush with a built-in camera. Plus: the NFL's CTE crisis, Gen Z "dropping in and out" of college, out-of-control yout ...  Show more

Rep. Dan Goldman: Getting Banned from a Coffee Shop, the Democratic Party's Israel Problem, and Life After Losing

Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joins the show for a candid conversation about the price of being a pro-Israel Democrat in 2025. Goldman shares the surreal story of being publicly banned from a coffee shop hours after a kind, anonymous interaction with the barista — once the owne ...  Show more

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