EP 42: Shamans, Spam, and the End of an Era

At the time of recording, the family is ringing in the New Year and reflecting on how they celebrated, while also mourning the official end of music videos on MTV. Yes, we are still not over it.Things take a turn when we dive into Peruvian shamans and their very bold, drug-induced predictions for 2026, because why not start the year that way? Mom keeps us on our toes by mixing up some important details, including who may or may not still be alive, and somehow this all leads us into a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about Little House on the Prairie and whether it is fair to judge people of the past through today’s lens.Matthew opens up about starting a new medication and shares some of the scarier side effects he experienced, making for a more serious and honest moment at the table. Anthony brings some practical New Year energy by breaking down California’s new opt-out process to finally cut down on spam calls and texts. Kelly rounds things out with insights on minimum wage, sparking a family discussion about what is realistic, what is livable, and what actually feels fair.As always, it is thoughtful, chaotic, occasionally concerning, and very much a family conversation. Pull up a chair.