Actor and singer Michelle Williams shares insights on growing up in the church and auditioning for Destiny's Child. Plus, panelists discuss humorous news stories, reality TV mishaps, and lighthearted news limericks.
Michelle Williams' diverse career journey from gospel singer to Destiny's Child member.
Paula Poundstone's comedic take on a fictional wedding at Jamep Castle in Belgium.
Global issues like snap elections in France and the G-7 summit discussed.
Apple's new FaceTime feature causing concerns about scammers gaining access.
Legal claims against Amazon for gender discrimination and sexual harassment by contract drivers.
Possible involvement of teenage orcas in sinking boats off the coast of Spain.
Deep dives
Emmanuel Macron's Announcement of Snap Elections in France
Emmanuel Macron announced snap elections in France following big wins for the far right across Europe.
G-7 Summit in Italy
World leaders met in Italy for the start of the 2024 G-7 summit.
Amazon Facing Legal Claims from Contract Drivers
Over 5,000 contract drivers filed legal claims against Amazon for gender discrimination and sexual harassment.
State of Emergency Declared by Governor Ron DeSantis in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in Florida following days of torrential rain.
Rescuing a 12-Foot Crocodile in Australia
Officials in Australia captured a 12-foot crocodile that had been terrorizing a town and decided to eat it.
Joe Biden's Lap Dance Song Choice
Hunter Biden had a woman testify that he had hired her to do a lap dance to Fleet Foxes music.
Apple's New Remote Access Feature
Apple introduced a new feature that allows remote access to iPhones during FaceTime calls, potentially causing issues like scammers gaining access.
Michelle Williams' Career Journey
Michelle Williams shared her career journey, starting from a gospel singer to being part of Destiny's Child and successful solo projects, highlighting her unexpected path into the music industry.
Expansion in Brussels' Jamep Castle
Jamep Castle in Belgium offers luxury experiences with Tesla Cybertrucks, giving patrons a royal adventure to showcase the truck's features.
Paula Poundstone's Story about a Belgian Wedding at Jamep Castle
Paula Poundstone humorously narrates a fictional elaborate wedding story set at Jamep Castle in Belgium with quirky events and mishaps, adding a touch of humor to the theme.
Orca's Boredom Leading to Boat Sinking
Scientists speculate that bored teenage orcas may be responsible for sinking boats off the coast of Spain, calling for new ways to entertain the marine mammals.
On this week's episode, actor and singer Michelle Williams talks growing up in the church, auditioning for Destiny's Child, and how to get an NPR audience to sing a hymn. Plus, panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Paula Poundstone talk flags.
