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WWDTM: Governor Whitmer

2024/11/16
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Gretchen Whitmer
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Hari Kondabolu
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Josh Gondelman
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Peter Segal
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Roxanne Roberts
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Key Insights

Why are parents attending college parents' weekends to party with their kids?

Parents are skipping traditional activities to party with their kids, including day drinking and frat parties, as a bonding experience.

Why did the Lindt Chocolate Company admit their chocolate isn't made with the finest ingredients?

A lawsuit revealed that Lindt's chocolate contains high levels of the heavy metal cadmium, leading the company to admit their slogan is 'puffery'.

Why did the Argentinian president repeal the law protecting seventh children from becoming werewolves?

The law, which made the president the godparent of every seventh child to prevent werewolf transformation, was repealed as an austerity measure.

Why did Governor Whitmer embrace the nickname 'Big Gretch'?

Initially averse to the nickname due to her grandmother's advice, Whitmer came to embrace it as a term of endearment from the people of Detroit.

Why did Governor Whitmer get the nickname 'Gravity Gretchen'?

Whitmer is accident-prone and has a history of falling and injuring herself, leading to the nickname.

Why are people stressing about their Thanksgiving outfits?

Fashion trends and social media pressure are making people reconsider their traditional, casual Thanksgiving attire for something more sophisticated.

Why did the New York Times advise against obligatory standing ovations?

The Times suggested subverting obligatory standing ovations with alternative clapping methods like the walking ovation or fingertip clap.

Chapters
The panelists discuss various fictional and real news stories from Argentina, including a werewolf law repeal, a billionaire's attempt to put Lionel Messi's face on the national flag, and the annexation of Antarctica.
  • Argentina repealed a law that made the president the godparent of every seventh child to prevent that child from becoming a werewolf.
  • A billionaire in Argentina tried to get Lionel Messi's face on the national flag.
  • President Javier Millet of Argentina announced plans to annex Antarctica to lower the nation's average temperature.

Shownotes Transcript

This week, we're live in Detroit with Governor Whitmer and panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Roxanne RobertsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)