This episode delves into the profound and transformative concept of found family—relationships and bonds that go beyond biological ties. The hosts discuss the importance of chosen kinship in various contexts such as the LGBTQ+ community, migrants, and individuals with neurodivergent conditions.

The episode features personal stories and highlights the societal and legal recognition challenges faced by non-traditional families. With a blend of poignant narratives and cultural references, the conversation underscores the mutual trust, respect, and support that define found families, contrasting them with conventional blood relations. The episode also touches on current events and the broader implications of family dynamics in contemporary society.

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Chapters

• (00:00:00 ) - What is Found Family?
• (00:03:59 ) - A Lost Dad Gets the Phone Call
• (00:06:44 ) - Trump's Nuclear Reactor on the Moon
• (00:09:51 ) - Texas Gerrymandering Showdown
• (00:12:09 ) - Dean Cain on Rob Schneider
• (00:12:27 ) - Defiant Pod
• (00:14:30 ) - What is a Found Family?
• (00:16:32 ) - Queer People's Found Family
• (00:21:10 ) - The Family of the Disappeared
• (00:22:44 ) - Find a Family for Neurodivergent People
• (00:24:17 ) - What Is A Found Family?
• (00:30:36 ) - What is Found Family?
• (00:32:36 ) - Karaoke: Found Family
• (00:35:24 ) - found family
• (00:38:21 ) - Critical Defiance: Memes & Found Family