Jasmine and Michael sit down for the first episode of “Pleasant Conversations”, and it all goes pretty well. Self-Discovery is the topic of the day and upon listening back, Michael has discovered his vocabulary mostly consists of filler words (drinking game/BINGO for the folks at home). After crushing the topic, Jasmine gives us a spin on her fun wheel, and we’re all the better for it. It’s a packed episode that still manages to get a “Grease 2” reference in at the end. Pull up a seat and join us ‘round the dumpster fire!
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5 Calls: https://5calls.org/
Wildlife Trafficking Crackdown: https://news.mongabay.com/2025/02/nearly-20000-animals-seized-in-global-wildlife-trafficking-crackdown/
Pritzker Signs Karina's Law: https://news.wttw.com/2025/02/10/pritzker-signs-karina-s-law-remove-guns-domestic-violence-situations
LA Housing Complex for Homeless: https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/shipping-container-housing-la-homeless
Ted Lasso Season 4: https://secretldn.com/ted-lasso-season-4-details/#:~:text=A%20tweet%20shared%20by%20Sigmund,production%20is%20in%20full%20swing.
World's Smallest Otter: https://news.mongabay.com/2025/02/worlds-smallest-otter-makes-comeback-in-nepal-after-185-years/#:~:text=Scientists%20have%20confirmed%20the%20presence,districts%20of%20Kailali%20and%20Kapilvastu.
YouTuber Fundraised for Trans Lifeline: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/02/magic-the-gathering-youtuber-raises-half-a-million-for-trans-lifeline/
Trauma-Informed Tiny Home: https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/homeless-ikea-tiny-home-trauma-informed
New York Shields Abortion Pill Subscribers: https://apnews.com/article/abortion-pills-new-york-hochul-12dc697d30967808aed9c3e4db2b1ff2
Neo-Nazis Targeted Majority-Black Town: https://thepositivecommunity.com/2025/03/02/neo-nazis-targeted-a-majority-black-town/
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