EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 6 MIN
May 26th, 2026: Placebo Buttons, NBA Finals And My AirPods Cases
from The Daily Sarcast · host Lindsey Vernick
In this episode of the Daily Sarcast, host Lindsey Vernick covers a range of topics: a $930,000 FTC settlement over companies falsely claiming they listened to people’s devices for ad targeting, the prevalence of “placebo” buttons (crosswalks, elevator doors, thermostats), and reactions to pop-culture moments around The Boys finale. She also recaps the chaotic Western Conference Finals, shares a personal story about losing an AirPod case, and offers quick life and cooking tips — all delivered with sharp humor and casual asides.
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In this episode of the Daily Sarcast, host Lindsey Vernick covers a range of topics: a $930,000 FTC settlement over companies falsely claiming they listened to people’s devices for ad targeting, the prevalence of “placebo” buttons (crosswalks, elevator doors, thermostats), and reactions to pop-culture moments around The Boys finale. She also recaps the chaotic Western Conference Finals, shares a personal story about losing an AirPod case, and offers quick life and cooking tips — all delivered with sharp humor and casual asides.
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May 26th, 2026: Placebo Buttons, NBA Finals And My AirPods Cases
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