About this episode

The hosts discuss current events and pop culture without reading a book, focusing on various topics including AI propaganda and recent cultural moments.

This week the ladies didn't read a book, they read the headlines. In this perfectly timed “fake book club” episode, the hosts showed up ready to connect, laugh, and unpack what’s happening in the world. The episode leans into current events, and pop culture shaping the timeline, from global tensions and viral AI-generated propaganda circulating out of Iran and the US, to the cultural conversation sparked by Druski’s Erika Kirk parody. They also touch on the recent Verzuz matchup between Tyrese and Tank, insights from Jay-Z’s recent interview with GQ, and much more. Just a reminder that this “book club” is really about showing up, staying curious, and having real conversations. Cheers!🥂 *Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you! Moni: To our health and to tennis legend Geal Monfils for flexin on em'. https://www.tiktok.com/@tennistv/video/Monfils https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ga%C3%ABl_Monfils Kat : To my mom for being willing to kill for me💕🥰 (Hypothetically of course) and to the No Kings…

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