Your Weekly Breakdown
Conspiracy theories come true, humanities funding cuts, Elizabeth Holmes interview
19 Feb 2025
They're getting the hang of this! Hosts Caitlin and Emily are back to chat through light-hearted current events, culture headlines, and bits and bobs in between. Today, they cover the importance of studying the humanities, reading fiction books, and believing in *some* conspiracy theories. Millie Bobbie Brown referring to herself as a Trad Wife has Em up in arms, and so does the People Magazine interview with Elizabeth Holmes, who is currently serving a prison sentence.In good news, Thomson Reuters wins an important AI copyright case, and the Fake Drake AI-generated song really sucks. To help you wind down, we made a new podcast called Quiet Company. Give it a listen on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever else you enjoy listening. Finally, when are problems your problems to deal with? Ah, the age-old question. Tune in for the 23rd episode of Your Weekly Breakdown!Shownotes:Cardiff University cuts 400 jobs and funding in humanitiesKevin Brosseau is the fentanyl czarMillie Bobbie Brown is (NOT!!!) a trad wife you guysThomson Reuters wins AI copyright lawsuitFake Drake and the Wknd AI songElizabeth Holmes interview from prisonBad Blood book (it's EXCELLENT!)Theranos show starring Amanda Seyfried titled The Dropout*** Leave us a voicemail with Qs or quandaries: +1 604-937-6058Follow along: Your Weekly Breakdown on instagram: www.instagram.com/yourweeklybreakdown Your Weekly Breakdown on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourweeklybreakdownpod Caitlin on instagram: www.instagram.com/caitlinhowden Emily on instagram: www.instagram.com/emilykeyistyping Interested 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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