72% of Teens and an AI Companion

Gary & Shannon kick off the hour with #SwampWatch, breaking down the latest political currents shaping the national conversation. They then dive into a striking new stat showing that 72% of teens now report having some form of an AI companion, raising questions about technology, loneliness, and how relationships are evolving. The conversation turns to quishing — a fast-growing scam that uses QR codes to steal personal information — and why it’s catching so many people off guard. The hour wraps with a look at the emerging term nebulasexual, exploring how identity and attraction continue to shift in the digital ageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.