Strippers Save Xmas, What to read, End of near burnout + 2026 Goal Setting

This week on Your Weekly Breakdown, Em + Caitlin spiral (gently) from burnout and big-fat book stacks into airport empathy, 2-star Apple reviews, + the shocking discovery that Nantucket is absolutely ripping cocaine. Along the way: strippers save Xmas, a German Shepherd eats $100 underwear, and AI content is officially declared SLOP. There’s joy, grief, French girl crushes, rogue Turning Point USA Google Forms, accidental witchcraft, and a surprisingly moving reminder that most people are still trying to be decent. Cozy chaos, but make it smart.Books:the correspondentmy friends fredrik bachmanemperor of gladness ocean vuongShownotesbadass women of portland strip club communityknix is greatword of the year is sloptimes person of the year is the architects of AIjane austen's 250th birthdayaryna's tennis storyrob reiner latestturning point USA halftime show formrauhnacht goal setting for 2026New york fashion week no more fur, vegan leather is just plastic u guyslady crash test dummieslouvre books ruined***Follow along:Your Weekly Breakdown on instagram: www.instagram.com/yourweeklybreakdownCaitlin on instagram: www.instagram.com/caitlinhowdenEmily on instagram: www.instagram.com/hardcopy.onlineInterested in advertising in a Hard Copy Media property? Click hereEmail anytime with questions: [email protected] to the weekly newsletter at hardcopy.online/sign-up

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