Lauren and Chan share updates and happenings that are both very New York in nature. The gals share their sadness over the end of the Eras Tour and what they think is coming next for Taylor. (10:37) They dive into the story that has gripped the nation, the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the arrest of Luigi Mangione, including the lesser-known manifesto that gives additional insight to his alleged motive. (15:52) Finally, they discuss recent news of Jay-Z being named in the Diddy lawsuit, Jay-Zās response, and thoughts on associating with the morally bankrupt. (40:49) Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon or on Apple Podcasts, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Well, well, well. Let me just start. Thank you for attempting. Well, well, well. Your voice has somehow gotten worse. Well, that's why I stopped because I was just like, this sounds so bad. You need to be the one to do the well, well, well. Yeah. It's okay. It's really not great. It's not great, everyone.
I'm going to do my best to try to provide some sort of like vocal texture today instead of just like the hollowness that I feel. Yeah. Yeah. I'm going to work hard, though, to bring in that voice because we're here. We're here. We're recording. OK, we've got a lot to get into, a lot to discuss. So much to get into. Obviously, this has been a huge week in the country. All right. In the world.
The world is really watching the country these days. So true. So this week we're going to be talking about the cold blooded murder of Brian Thompson by allegedly Luigi Mangione. So quick question. Are we going to spend the duration of the episode talking about Luigi? We're going to spend a huge chunk of it. But right now we're going to chat first. Okay. Thank you. I was confused. I didn't know.
I'm a little bit blind to today's episode. Okay. Just what our listeners want to hear. Well, I'm blind to this subject a little bit more. I'm up to speed with the other subjects. I actually thought some of the biggest news was the Jay-Z stuff. We do need to get into that. So we're going to get into that as well. Yeah.
But let's just quickly catch up house, not even housekeeping, but I guess friendship housekeeping. How are you? Doing great. Last night was my first night in the new unit, in the new apartment. So happy, loving being officially not a tourist in New York. No, I'm obsessed with the place. I can't wait to show everyone.
Yesterday was just like extremely chaotic, stressful, just unpacking and getting everything situated. Yeah. We had a lovely day together. Are you going to mention me? I was going to say you were there, so it feels weird to tell you about it. That's all you got to say is that I was there. I mean, you guys, it was so cute. Chandler was like, I want to be there for the first day.
It's okay if you cry. I don't think that's going to happen, but I did find it to be super cute. Chandler was like so excited for me when she came over. And when I got upstairs because she, you know, got in without me basically randomly while I was checking out something downstairs or getting a package.
Anyway, I walked in and there was a beautiful little welcome package from her with a homemade baked loaf of bread, of sourdough bread, some gorgeous peppermint Oreos, and a beautiful, beautiful vase of flowers. So anyway, it was so, so nice. Thank you, Chandler. Why am I talking like this? That last little part made it feel like less sincere. Thank you, Julie.
Why don't you clear your throat and say thank you with your chest? It's getting quieter every time. Are we going to make it through this episode? We're going to do our darndest. I'm concerned because you're going to be leading a large section of it, but that's fine. Let me give you some vocal rest right now. Just something that never happens on this podcast. Lauren never has vocal rest.
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