I've Had It Make America Hot Again
May 27, 2025
The discussion kicks off with hilarious gripes about frustrating automated customer service experiences. They dive into the challenges of high school graduation pressures, advocating for a more independent transition for teens. Vaccine skepticism in social media is examined, revealing its serious public health implications. A lighthearted look at infant gaze patterns showcases babies' preference for attractive faces. They also tackle the dark side of social media algorithms, which manipulate emotional states, and wrap up with a humorous take on celebrity crushes and the complexities of attraction.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Senior Year Over-Celebration
- Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan share their frustrations about excessive senior celebrations driven mainly by parents rather than students.
- Welch recounts attending multiple redundant events her son found exhausting and unmemorable compared to alternatives like a basketball game.
Parent Over-Involvement Harms Kids
- Parents' over-involvement in student events causes anxiety and reduces children's independence.
- Schools enabling this harms kids' growth into autonomous citizens who manage their own social lives.
Crunchy Mama Movement's Pseudoscience
- The "crunchy mama" movement embraces pseudoscience under the guise of natural parenting.
- They distrust real science, ignore sunscreen's cancer prevention, and elevate ineffective natural remedies.
