Puppet Master

In this week's episode, the Drs. tackle grief and egalitarian relationships -- especially when they collide with gender. Then they move onto new political realities including NEW Mayor Mamdani, the ideal of Bernie Sanders, and the reality of U.S. involvement in Venezuela.

Announcement: GENERATION OVERLAP! Dr. Shaunna shared the origin story of her new podcast, co-hosted with her son Trai. Subscribe and follow @generationoverlap on YouTube as they have cross-generational dialogue. 

Word of the Week: Grief Policing

Phase 1: Egalitarian Relationships

Phase 2: Mamdani, Venezuela, and Political Realities

Mentioned in the show

The Brazen Illegality of Trump’s Venezuela Operation - The New Yorker

Why Trump’s Venezuela Intervention Is Different - Politico

Can the U.S. Legally ‘Run’ Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture? Here’s What to Know - NYT

Live updates: Maduro scheduled to make court appearance in New York City - NBC News

Zohran Mamdani officially sworn in on a Quran full of symbolism - AP News

Mamdani’s First Orders Focus on Housing and Undoing Adams’s Decisions - NYT