Full EP | “Vogue” tries to rename the Afro to a Cloud Bob; More comfortable with teen in a self-driving car or Uber driver; Peace talks remain at a standstill in Iran; Five ways vodka comes in handy at home; and More

Full EP | “Vogue” tries to rename the Afro to a Cloud Bob; More comfortable with teen in a self-driving car or Uber driver; Peace talks remain at a standstill in Iran; Five ways vodka comes in handy at home; and More

April 24, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

The episode discusses cultural backlash over a Vogue article, safety concerns about self-driving cars for teens, stalled peace talks in Iran, and practical uses for vodka at home.

The DLHS crew tackled the internet backlash after Tracee Ellis Ross’s afro was labeled a “cloud bob” in a Vogue hair feature—sparking accusations of cultural erasure so loud the magazine quietly removed the term after widespread pushback. That debate rolled straight into the  Question of the Day : would you rather see your teen ride alone in a self‑driving car or with an Uber driver? With companies like Waymo rolling out teen accounts and safety data suggesting autonomous vehicles may be involved in fewer serious crashes than human drivers, listeners weighed convenience and tech safeguards against very real fears about putting kids in AI-run cars.   The show also zoomed out to the world stage, where peace talks between the U.S. and Iran remain stuck in limbo despite an extended ceasefire, largely due to ongoing naval blockades and leadership divisions inside Tehran that have stalled meaningful negotiations. To lighten things up, Jasmine Sanders closed out with her  Top 5 , breaking down the surprisingly practical ways vodka can be used around the house—from eliminating lingering odors to keeping flowers fresh…

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