Consumed by Consumerism

Send us Fan MailIn true TWITTTY! Pod fashion, we talk about a few things this week…The conversation starts with consumerism and influencer culture, and later veers into: DEI, trans people not being able to serve in the military, equality, and the importance of choosing your own happiness. Support the Show!Please like, follow, comment, and share.  Leave a review if you’d like!Reach out to us via text!  Tell us what you want to hear next, or your thoughts in general—See link at top of show notesThe More You Know:Consumerism: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/consumerism.aspVoodoo Economics: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/v/voodooeconomics.aspOriginal—“I Shop, Drink Matcha, Do Pilates…”: https://www.tiktok.com/@ameliarrmei/video/7526571202752679182 Republicans, DEI, and Trump Assassination Attempt: https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/18/secret-service-female-agents-trump-rally-shootingSome Secret Service Agents Suspended in Aftermath of Trump Assassination Attempt: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/10/trump-assassination-attempt-secret-serviceMilitary Testing Changed for Women and Older Soldiers: https://apnews.com/article/army-8107bd2d5ad1db574a72e98dd789fbffWhy Trans People Can’t Serve in the Military Under Trump: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgwwv3k5wxoWhy Gen Z is Choosing the Trades: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/24/gen-z-workers-opt-out-of-college-and-go-into-trades.htmlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/twitttypod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@twitttypod?si=Er7M9QyEljAHT742Website: https://twitttypod.buzzsprout.comBusiness Inquiries: [email protected] Music Credit: https://pixabay.com/users/u_98673jp944-48995615/#twitttypod #twitttypodcast #twitttypodfever