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In this weeks issue: stonks, celebrity politicians, and Carly Rae Jepsen.

Tell me what youre listening to.
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Anyway, let me pull up my recent podcast-app history here.

(For the record, she has neither paper hands nor diamond hands, just hands.)
(If you know what that means, good for you.)
The others I feel self-conscious to list.

The Messenger
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A political saga is underway in Uganda.
Wine is currently contesting the results, citing electoral fraud.
Its an understandable conceit but one that can be overly simplistic.
Still,The Messengeroften surprises in the questions its willing to kick up.
Its a little frustrating given the podcasts obvious ambition, but its not a deal-breaker.
Switched On Popis now officially part of the Vulture family!
If youre unfamiliar with the show,consider checking out the episodeon Carly Rae Jepsens I Really Like You.
Not only is it representative of the vibe, but Jepsen is the shows patron saint.
For me, that would be late-night runs to Stop & Shop.
And thats a wrap for1.5x Speed!
Hope you enjoyed it.