What happens when we can't tell truth from rumors anymore? Sarah and Beth process the bizarre weekend when Trump death rumors dominated X while official news sources stayed silent, exploring what this reveals about our fractured media landscape and the breakdown of institutional trust.

How do you rebuild expertise once it walks out the door? They examine the chaos at CDC under RFK Jr.'s influence, including the firing of Director Dr. Susan Monarez and mass resignations of top leadership, discussing whether institutions can be reformed or must be torn down entirely.

Why are we all craving slower, more tangible things? Outside of Politics, Sarah and Beth reflect on the movement toward point-and-shoot cameras, canceling Amazon Prime, and pushing back against digital overwhelm in search of more intentional living.

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