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Is there a Freaky Friday situation happening?
And other ironclad political theories of the moment
14 hrs ago • 
Alex Friedman
Nickel for your thoughts?
Friday Download #1
Nov 15 • 
Alex Friedman
Chuck Schumer may need to update his résumé soon
But at least we got nothing out of it
Nov 12 • 
Alex Friedman
A very good week for millennials and women
We got a 34-year-old NYC mayor and new music from Hilary Duff.
Nov 5 • 
Alex Friedman

October 2025

How to make early sunsets suck less
Hot Tip's guide to leaning into coziness as the days get shorter
Oct 31 • 
Alex Friedman
Sunday recos + reads
Candy corn, Practical Magic, and the album you need to listen to
Oct 27 • 
Alex Friedman
Does anyone have eyes on Matt Damon?
And/or thousands of diamonds?
Oct 22 • 
Alex Friedman
Sunday recos + reads
Diane Keaton edition
Oct 20 • 
Alex Friedman
Who owns the rights to peanut butter and jelly?
And is it actually just my niece and nephew?
Oct 17 • 
Alex Friedman
Exclusively good news
Because it's just one of those days where we need it.
Oct 14 • 
Alex Friedman
Pam Bondi gave big Meredith Blake energy this week
But at least we got a new Timothee Chalamet ping pong movie, too
Oct 9 • 
Alex Friedman
Sunday recos + reads
Chocolate milk, halloween totes, and AOC on the shutdown
Oct 6 • 
Alex Friedman
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