Zach Stafford

Elise Hu, a journalist and author of "Flawless", teams up with Sam Sanders and Zach Stafford to dive into beauty standards and self-perception. They discuss the pervasive impact of digital culture on body image and the pressures of unrealistic ideals. The conversation highlights the importance of body positivity and the evolution of beauty in the K-Beauty industry. Elise also shares insights on parenting daughters in a tech-driven world, emphasizing the need for diverse representations to promote self-acceptance.

Journalists Sam Sanders and Zach Stafford join the show for a fun-filled episode covering topics like Vice President Kamala Harris potentially assuming the presidency, managing tourism challenges in different cities, the concept of 'micro-cheating' in relationships, a hilarious Pringles can job mishap, and lighthearted news quizzes.

Jaya Saxena and Zach Stafford discuss the biggest, strangest, and most surprising food stories of 2023, including peak maximalist dining, martini glasses, olive oil coffee, Grimace as a queer icon, the Grimace Shake, angel hair pasta, and favorite food stories of the year.