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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 51 MIN

Baby, This Is Not the Press Release You Think It Is

from Frangela: The Final Word · host Frangela Duo

We roll into this week already clutching our pearls, our coffee, and our emotional support snacks because whew, the universe is doing the absolute most. First up, we unpack the “deeply uncomfortable” poetry reading delivered by Republican Representative Chuck Edwards —a man who apparently woke up one day and said, “You know what’ll fix these sexual‑harassment allegations? Performance art.” Spoiler: it did not fix anything. It only raised new questions, like why and also why again.Then we turn to the mystery of Representative Kean’s two‑month disappearing act. His staff keeps insisting everything is fine, but we’re over here like, “Sweetie… blink twice if he’s in the building.” We’re not saying something is off, but we are saying the vibes are filing a missing‑person report.Next, we dive into the largest children’s hospital in the country opening a so‑called ‘detransition clinic’ after a ten‑million‑dollar settlement with the Department of Justice under President Trump. We break down what’s known, what’s unclear, and why families and advocates are sounding alarms.And finally, we head to a small town in New York where AI license‑plate cameras are tearing the community apart like a Real Housewives reunion but with more surveillance and fewer sequins. We talk privacy, power, and why your car might be starring in a show you did not audition for.It’s chaos, it’s comedy, it’s catharsis—served with the intelligence, energy, and side‑eye you came for.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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