We dragged the kids across the country for a mix of family time and a high-stakes meeting at the Capitol with Senator Elizabeth Warren. I’ll admit, I was a nervous wreck trying to record a skit in a Senate hallway in under five minutes, but the Senator had her lines down and even brought a bit of upbeat energy to my usual comatose resting face. We’re pushing the "Breakup Big Medicine Act" because it’s time to turn insurance companies back into insurance companies instead of corporate conglomerates. Between museum marathons and fancy-pants galas, I also got a crash course in the "Pink Tax" after paying $72 for my daughter's nails, which apparently is the price of admission for women to be "socially presentable" in a patriarchal society. I even got shamed by my own teenager into renting a tuxedo because she was genuinely worried I’d be a stain on the family name if I showed up in a regular suit. It turns out I looked reasonable enough to pass for tailored, and I only slightly regret my 20-year-old stained athletic gear. Finally, we’re diving into the latest medical TikTok drama involving Dr. Iggy’s decision to take a break from surgery for content creation. It sparked a massive debate about whether doctors "owe" the public a clinical career, but I’m sticking to my guns: you don’t owe anyone a job that drains your fulfillment. We also chat about a fascinating study on how AI might actually be more moderate and less polarizing than our current social media hamster wheel. Just please, for the love of everything, stop having heated emotional arguments with the LLMs—it’s the ultimate "touch grass" moment. Takeaways: Why I was convinced Senator Elizabeth Warren would cancel our meeting due to global events, only to find her more prepared than I was. The "Pink Tax" breakdown: Why being a woman in society involves a hidden financial and time-consuming "upkeep" that most men completely ignore. My daughter's brutal honesty about my "embarrassing" fashion choices and how she successfully forced me into a tuxedo. The "Doctor Iggy" controversy: Is leaving clinical medicine for social media a betrayal of the profession or just a smart career pivot?. Why AI might actually be the "moderating force" we need to escape the extreme polarization of today's social media algorithms. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! [email protected] Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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