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On today's episode, we discuss the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Texas making headlines in all the wrong ways, and some drama around Olivia Rodrigo's music. Pam and Laura saw 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' and provide a spoiler-free review. This week will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, which is doubly significant given the end of the war in Afghanistan. We recount our memories of the day and the impact 9/11 had on every day life. The most restrictive abortion law in the United States has taken effect in Texas after the Supreme Court voted not to block the law. We dig into why this law is different from other heartbeat bill attempts, and the dangerous legal precedent it sets by placing enforcement in the hands of private citizens. Speaking of Texas, calls to poison control are up 590% there due to an increase in usage of the drug Ivermectin to treat Covid-19. Just in case it's unclear: do NOT take farm animal anti-parasitic drugs to treat a virus. *facepalm* Olivia R

On this week's show: the most popular post on Facebook in the first three months of the year, the U.S. government’s recent water shortage declaration for those of us out west, and new bills at the state level that permit students to take mental health days.  UPDATE: OnlyFans cancels its plan to ban explicit content from their platform. Hurricane Ida made landfall as a category 4 hurricane on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and the remnants of the storm are passing right over Laura during this week's show. Delta Airlines will be charging a $200 monthly insurance premium fee for all employees who are unvaccinated. Is it a slippery slope? Facebook was avoiding releasing its Q1 transparency report, and we can see why: a potentially misleading story about COVID-19 vaccines was viewed by 53 million people on Facebook. Does social media have a role to play in disseminating COVID-19 vaccine news? 4 in 10 Americans think so. Is tech and media illiteracy something social media companies should be commi

Andrew shares a cautionary tale about the consequences of not making a copy of your vax card. With full FDA approval for the Pfizer vaccine, Moderna is sure to follow. Prepare for Team Comirnaty vs Team Spikevax. Laura took a Pam recommendation this week and is here to deliver rave reviews! With OnlyFans moving to ban the sexually explicit content that made their platform relevant in the first place, we discuss where things went wrong and the very negative impact on sex workers this move will have. For an in-depth analysis of the OnlyFans controversy, we recommend reading this thread. Let's give a warm welcome to our new Jeopardy host, Mike Richards! ...Actually, scratch that, Sony fucked up. Remember friends, we all suck at something sometimes, but high level execs are here to show us even the most accomplished screw up. Apple's soon-to-be-released iOS 15 has come under fire for its expanded child protections, which some allege infringe upon privacy rights. What is the right answer to protecting vul

Basic bitches rejoice: Dunkin has announced pumpkin spice season is beginning on 8/18 this year. Andrew notes that Disney adults seem to be taking a lot of hate because they... like things? Britney Spears' dad has officially stepped down as her conservator! HBO Max's new animated series 'The Prince' is receiving criticism for its portrayal of the children of Britain's royal family. Should kids be exempt from satire? With 92% of LGBTQ+ adults having received at least one COVID-19 shot, Andrew wonders if gay bars are the safest places? Laura has a recent gay bar experience to corroborate the safety of these spaces! California has announced that all public school faculty and staff must be vaccinated or submit to regular COVID testing. The U.S. is officially withdrawing from Afghanistan, but we're doing it ass backwards. We break down the first big failing of the Biden administration. This week's recommendations are a mixture of practical and entertainment: packing cubes (Pam), metal straws with silicon t

A 4-decade ban on Happy Hours in Massachusetts may soon be coming to an end -- We didn't even know that some states didn't have Happy Hours! But are they as exciting as they used to be? Olympic wrap up: America, F*** Yeah. Andrew just learned about the Olympic Sport of Racewalking, which looks like a faster version of power walking. Pam has also had her eye on Baseball and Rock Climbing. Quick updates: The Eviction Moratorium and Student Loan Relief programs have been extended, and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is stepping down in disgrace.  #Millennial listener and Patreon supporter Ashley joins the show to discuss how the world of advertiser targeting works. We learn how advertisers follow you around the internet, and the extremely creepy ways they keep tabs on you in your everyday life. She also shares how you can protect yourself from all this tracking. Ashley is also a firm believer in using ASMR to manage anxiety, so she explains why it's effect and her favorite videos. She recommends ASMR Magic, C

Andrew and Publix have exposed Laura as a fraud. A listener asks for advice on how to counsel a friend who can never seem to get a break. Private companies are building momentum around mask requirements: Walmart, Disney, and even some local San Francisco bars are requiring masks for employees and customers. Do we think this will help curb the spread of the Delta variant? A $1 trillion infrastructure bill may be getting a vote in the Senate soon, and we're excited for the progress! Unfortunately, the temporary halt on evictions has expired in the United States, putting millions of tenants at risk while we're still in the middle of a global pandemic. Tumblr wanted to remind everyone they still exist, so is trying to adopt a subscription based model for creators to charge for content. Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for releasing 'Black Widow' on Disney+, which she says was in violation of her contract's theatrical exclusivity agreement. What implications does this bring for Hollywood in the era of stre

Andrew is shook over his encounter with a rando in an elevator. Someone must have been having a REALLY bad day. Laura has some good news about her condo saga! Andrew has developed a features list for the #Millennial Phone. And Gen Y can rejoice: it does not accept phone calls. Simone Biles withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics, furthering the discussion of high-profile athletes protecting their mental health. The CDC is now recommending that communities with growing caseloads should return to making in indoor public areas, regardless of vaccine status. With prominent conservatives changing their tune on vaccines, we wonder if there is anything the GOP can do to unfuck the mess they've created. Speaking of messes, Americans who rely on Facebook for COVID information are less likely to get vaccinated on average. A majority of millennials think they'll be side hustling through retirement, which prompts us to wonder how feasible retirement will be for our age bracket. Heavy entertainment recommendations this w

Happy birthday Pam! We hope you're drinking a lot of good coffee and doing all the things you love! Since we're down to 2 hosts this week, we decided to keep it low-key and ask our BAE supporters what we should talk about. But first... As the Delta variant proves to be more contagious and more deadly than its predecessor, do we think the U.S. will do anything to stave off the virus? Or are we accepting that this is just another way people die now? Check out the FREEDOM PHONE, best phone everrrrrrr. Who wouldn't want to pay $499 for a knock-off Android phone? (JK please don't buy this, just laugh at the silly rhetoric.) Introducing the Andy/Laura quiz game! Can we ask each other the most awkward/random questions ever? Let's find out if Andrew knows how tampons work, or if Laura knows how big her home state is. Our BAEs want to know... How did we come up with the name #Millennial? What other names did we consider for the show? What are our favorite YouTube rabbit holes to fall down? Will we be traveling

We check in on the Great Billionaire Race to Space and discuss the implications of rich douches not paying taxes and funding space travel for themselves. Yay capitalism! Laura's rage of the week: some who adopted pets during the pandemic are returning them to shelters. Pam was finally able to resume her morning movie theater routine, and gives a brief, spoiler free review of Black Widow. Kevin Feige recently revealed that Marvel Studios won't be locking its stars into multi-movie contracts anymore. Do we think the Marvel brand is big enough to get butts in seats without recurring appearances from big Hollywood names? A reminder from the #Millennial Facebook group: hobbies don't always need to be side hustles! We discuss the pressure that often comes with being good at something. With the end of COVID-related student loan relief fast approaching, we do a check-in on the state of the student loan forgiveness conversation. Do we think the loan forgiveness can will be kicked down the road again? Japan has p

Do you believe in aliens? Some mystery objects still defy explanation, and we wonder if aliens would actually care about what we're doing on Earth. Has anyone in the International Olympic Committee ever smoked weed? 'Cause if they had, they'd know cannabis is not a performance enhancing drug... Is Steven Spielberg a hypocrite, or has he had an evolution of thought? After creating a public perception of trying to shut streaming content out of the Oscars, Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment has signed a deal with Netflix. Some black creators are on strike over at TikTok, a reminder that credit for many creators is due. We have an update on the criminal charges filed against the Trump Organization. Will they get Trump? Probably not. Will we ever stop hearing about Trump? Also probably not. LA's City Counsel is cracking down on homeless encampments in a "compassionate approach" get people off the streets. What do we make of the move? BAE Supporter Tiara joins us to talk fashion, women's sizing, and promoting s

Pam's PSA: don't be dumb and shoot off fireworks if your area is undergoing a massive heatwave and/or drought. Andrew shares some neighbor drama and asks if we take part in neighborhood Facebook groups. As more details emerge about the collapse of a condo building in Surfside, Florida, it's clear this was a tragedy that did not have to happen. #FREEBRITNEY! Britney Spears has broken her silence about the terrible conditions of her conservatorship, and we learn some disturbing details about her experience. Instagram is testing putting suggested posts among the posts in your feed, rather than at the end of the feed. Please stop ruining Instagram!! Conan O'Brien bids farewell to late night television as he prepares to move to HBO Max for a weekly program. We reminisce about former late night departures and which ones really impacted us. If you need to convince a friend in the US to get vaccinated, send them this AP report that 99.9% of people hospitalized with COVID are not vaccinated. And just in case th

Let Batman live! DC thinks letting the grown man who dresses like a bat display a very normal sex life is a bridge too far. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is angling to prevent Joe Biden and other pro-choice politicians from being able to take communion. We're noticing some weird things are hyper-inflated in the market right now: lumber, chicken wings, cars, and more. Nielsen has rolled out some new data regarding the average American's streaming habits. Do we fit the trend? Anthony Mackie is in hot water after a not-so-eloquent response to a question about some fans wanting to see his MCU character in a romantic relationship with Bucky Barnes. Juneteenth is now a federal holiday in the United States! We share when we first learned about Juneteenth and discuss its reception on the political stage. Surprise Bitch! is back, and this week, we call Koen. Thank you for the lovely chat, Koen! You know we wouldn't leave you without recommendations: LEGO Masters (Andrew), check all your sourc

Warning: The age of the Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy is over. Will we continue using Uber, Airbnb, and other convenience apps now that rates are going up? In some good news, the G7 nations have pledged to donate over 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses for the rest of the world. Ellie Kemper of "The Office" and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" fame is the latest celebrity to get dragged on Twitter based on incomplete information. Starbucks is bringing back its reusable cup programs! Are we getting back into leading a less wasteful life? SCOTUS has agreed to review a restrictive Mississippi abortion law, which could diminish or outright overturn Roe v. Wade. Florida will no longer allow schools to teach Critical Race Theory... but were they ever teaching it in the first place? Nevada is planning to jump the line and become the first state in the U.S. to hold its Presidential primaries. Iowa and New Hampshire have been SNUBBED! Need some new entertainment? This week's recommendations have got you: Pocket Casts

HAPPY PRIDE FROM #MILLENNIAL!!! The brands are at it again - how do we know when a brand is sincere in their allyship? Former government employee Donald Trump has given up on his blog after realizing no one reads blogs anymore. Andrew needs a laugh, but Laura is doomsday prepping because she doesn't believe we've seen the end of Trumpism. How are we tipping now compared to pre-pandemic? We review Spotify's "Only You" roundup feature, and blend playlists with each other on air. It's a mailbag episode, where we spend some time with the emails we haven't been able to feature on air yet! What's the sweet spot between paying for quality news reporting and making said reporting as accessible as possible? A simple request: Tremain wants us to talk about the future of cremation, so we have fun with some morbidity. One listener is stuck between staying at a stable job they like, or accepting a contract position for a lot more money. What would we do? Someone just wants to see Andrew and Laura move: do we lik

Post-pandemic to-go cocktails may be a new normal in a number of states! While we don't have answers or solutions, we address the latest news related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Listener of the show Natalie made amazing custom Funko pops for each of the #Millennial hosts! Check her out on Etsy and Instagram! The White House is teaming up with dating apps to get vaccinated folks LAID! Starbucks is considering leaving Facebook due to the amount of hate speech on the platform. Don't worry 'bucks, we think you'll do just fine without Facebook! President Biden signed the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act into law last week, and we dig into what the Act entails. How politically diverse are our neighborhoods? We learn whether we live in political bubbles or not. Want to see your neighborhood's political makeup? Click here! The International Olympics Committee drew criticism over its decision to move forward with the Tokyo Olympic Games, despite Japan (and the world) still struggling against Covid-19. PSA: We

This week we're joined by Andrew and Pam's friend Karen, who has successfully become a full-time freelance editor and author through the wonders of the internet. Does the "Karen" meme annoy a real life, extremely-kind Karen? The CDC has announced that masks are no longer required in most indoor situations, setting off all kinds of reactions. Are the updated guidelines coming too soon, or are people simply uncomfortable with change? Instead of an immediate switch, why didn't the CDC set a date in the near future instead? Andrew has one theory. Disney waves goodbye to the traditional 90-day theatrical window, but will continue to embrace extra fees for most of 2021. Have we hit our streaming subscription limit? Pam has some big personal news, and shares how Andrew was on edge about it in the last week. How does one make it big on gig economy sites like Fiverr and Upwork? Karen shares her very successful experience and her tips on how to have similar luck. We discuss the importance of knowing what your t

Can Andrew finish this week's show preview before the music stops? Laura recounts her first weekend of semi-normality post vaccination. Are we notable enough to be listed in the notable alumni lists for our high schools? Facebook's oversight board has upheld its ban on former President Trump... for the next 6 months. Do we think he'll ever be allowed back on Facebook? Can Trump run and win in 2024 without a presence on the major social media platforms? Pew Research Center (aka Laura's bae) found that views regarding national identity have become more inclusive in the west since 2016. In this game of 'The Number' we try to guess just how much more inclusive this has become in the U.S. The 2022 Golden Globe Awards will not air on NBC because the Hollywood Foreign Press Association came under fire for its lack of diversity and some questionable financial dealings. Disney+ will be bucking its pandemic tradition and releasing new episodes of its upcoming series 'Loki' on Wednesdays instead of Fridays. Will

Andrew sat in a dark room with a giant glowing screen for the first time in over a year! A vaccine confessional reminds us that some people need to consult with their doctors before getting the COVID vaccine, and that's okay! Pam nearly dies for her art this Mother's Day. The Number: how many misleading claims has Biden made in his first 100 days compared to Trump's first 100 days? Florida's state legislature has passed new voting laws that mirror GOP efforts across the country to make it harder to vote. It's time to contact your representatives! Epic Games is taking Apple to court, arguing that Apple is running a monopoly in its App Store by forcing developers to use its App Store for payment processing and to distribute software. Because everything is a copy of something else, major social media platforms have begun implementing their own Clubhouse-like features. We try Discord's on today's show, and Andrew's BFF Jenn joins the show! How 'Citizen Kane' lost its groove on Rotten Tomatoes thanks to an

2020's US Census data has been published, and they specifically noted that Andrew of #Millennial is responsible for Illinois losing a House seat. How rude! With confirmation that Captain America 4 is on the way, it's a perfect time for our thoughts on the conclusion of 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.' After a short pause, Johnson&Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for use in the U.S. again. However, the U.S. may now have more vaccines than people willing to get them. Although the book industry did well during the pandemic, we may need to think more intentionally about supporting unknown authors. The 2021 Oscars served as another example of awards shows resonating less and less with general audiences. Our favorite moment was Daniel Kaluuya's acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor for 'Judas and the Black Messiah.' This week's BAE guest Hayden is here to share some facts about recycling in honor of Earth Day! Today we learned that many plastics are not recyclable, and just how much of our

Andrew and Laura are two for two on Moderna. Laura recommends taking advantage of Office Depot's free copy and lamination of your COVID-19 vaccine card. Dogecoin has been going insane, giving Andrew some serious FOMO. Happy 4/20 to all who celebrate! Facebook is adding a video speed dating feature, which forces us to examine the history of online dating. Disney's next live action movie will tell the story of Cinderella's evil step sisters. Are we getting villain origin story fatigue yet? Downton Abbey 2 has been announced, and will be hitting theaters this Christmas. Andrew is already prepping his crumpet recipe! With the Derek Chauvin verdict coming any day now, more shootings of black men have made headlines. When will we collectively stop giving the benefit of the doubt to officers, but not to victims? Marjorie Taylor Greene has egg on her face after her 'America First' caucus proposal flopped spectacularly with fellow Republicans. Pam wants to know what the weirdest rule or law we're aware of is.