S4 Ep239: Episode #239: Why We Pay For Hugs (And Other Weird Economics)

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ilas and Samantha dive into cuddle therapy lawsuits, the surprising future of A.I., and why massages in theater school were the best free perk. They also tackle parenting humor (including fart jokes), Juneteenth reflections, the economics of physical touch, and Silas’s “Mildly Obese Cookbook.” Plus, music talk: Jelly Roll, Tracy Chapman, and why guitars are the most abandoned instrument on Facebook Marketplace.

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