Today we hear about squirrel population being solved w/ birth control. Susie is psyched about Olive Garden's Pasta Pass. We discuss patriarchy of the thermostat. Susie explains the science of fear, & why we like scary stuff. Sarah explains why she'll never go bungee-jumping. They learn about ants being put into manicures, an Uber "vomit fraud," and the sad story of Cabbage Patch Kids. Plus, we celebrate the capture of the Dine & Dash guy & debate whether to call it "ethnic" or "textured" hair.

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253: Dine & Dash Justice, Science of Fear, & Sarah's Bungee Ban