Today on the pod, Jay explains how well-meaning progressive policies might be exacerbating the housing shortage in cities. Then, Suzanne recaps all of the drama that went down at The Grammys this week.
Plus: Party lines, Marques Bovre and the Evil Twins, the coldest place on Earth, and FART scores.
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Links:
Fibronostalgia:
Marques Bovre and the Evil Twins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RfyXXQPaDc
Wait what:
CNN - Extreme cold on Mt Washington: https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/06/weather/extreme-cold-mount-washington-wxn/index.html
NPR - Six doctors swallowed LEGO heads for science. Here’s what came out:
Politics:
The Atlantic - The US Housing Supply Shortage Crisis: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/11/us-housing-supply-shortage-crisis-2022/672240/
Pop culture:
Buzzfeed - Harry Styles sparks backlash over Grammys Album of the Year acceptance speech; https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellendurney/harry-styles-backlash-over-grammys-album-of-the-year-speech
Hollywood Reporter - Armie Hammer breaks silence on misconduct allegations:
Entertainment Tonight - Ben Affleck goes viral with his serious facial expressions at 2023 Grammys:
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