S7 Ep29: Laura Exposed, Switching Careers, Tumblr+ Fandom Drama

Andrew and Publix have exposed Laura as a fraud. A listener asks for advice on how to counsel a friend who can never seem to get a break. Private companies are building momentum around mask requirements: Walmart, Disney, and even some local San Francisco bars are requiring masks for employees and customers. Do we think this will help curb the spread of the Delta variant? A $1 trillion infrastructure bill may be getting a vote in the Senate soon, and we're excited for the progress! Unfortunately, the temporary halt on evictions has expired in the United States, putting millions of tenants at risk while we're still in the middle of a global pandemic. Tumblr wanted to remind everyone they still exist, so is trying to adopt a subscription based model for creators to charge for content. Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for releasing 'Black Widow' on Disney+, which she says was in violation of her contract's theatrical exclusivity agreement. What implications does this bring for Hollywood in the era of streaming? There's some variety in this week's recommendations: Planet Coaster (Andrew), 'Never Have I Ever' season 2 (Pam), and adding a succulent to brighten up your living space (Laura). And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon: A first: Pam has a rage of the week, and we can really hear the rage in her voice! Mini game: which three items did Laura's movers break or lose? Discord AMA: how do we practice being kind to ourselves, where do we want to be in 10 years, what is our favorite starchy food, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices