Episode 251: "The Family Thread" Premiers, Thanksgiving Travel Pajamas & the Proven GOAT of Hangover Cures

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking Jesus on a Forklift Imperial stout from Exile Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Des Moines and Kansas City, trying new dive bars and tailgating at the Chiefs game with her family.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (22:10): Kathleen shares news announcing that Dolly is rolling out travel stops in Tennessee, Post Malone is gifting Thanksgiving meals to first responders, and Martha Stewart has many new recipes showcasing for the holiday season.    TASTING MENU (4:10): Kathleen samples Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Kettle Chips, Iowa Bourbon Pepper Beef Sticks, and Ozark Sweet and Tangy Dill Pickles.    UPDATES (28:05): Kathleen shares updates on the failing Cracker Barrel CEO, Bill Belichick is spotted at his girlfriend’s cheer competition, Target hits a new rock bottom, Karen Read eyes a defamation case,    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (46:25): Kathleen shares articles on a Mattress Mack biopic, a tourist braves an E. coli-riddled river to find her phone, the US Secretary of Transportation mocks airport attire, Keith Urban sings “Pink Pony Club” at Trump’s private club, a Frida Kahlo painting smashes sales records, the city of Carmel bans pickleball, Topgolf is sold for $1B, the first Superman comic is the most expensive ever sold, Spotify is sticking with remote work, Sizzler is making a comeback, Sprite is revered as the ultimate hangover cure, airlines no longer need to pay for cancelled and delayed flights, Chili’s rolls out “Wicked” themed margaritas, & gin & tonic is the least harmful alcoholic beverage.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:16:07): Kathleen reads about St. Arnold of Soissons, the patron saint of beer makers.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (26:40): Kathleen recommends watching “The Beast In Me” on Netflix.    FEEL GOOD STORY ( ): Kathleen shares a story about a woman who uses her retirement savings to create The Bird’s Nest, a women-only tiny home community in Texas