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The world has never been short on bizarre stories, but this week's roundup takes things to a new level of strange. Lawrence and Meryl dive deep into news stories that leave us both concerned and bewildered - from privacy invasions to celestial misadventures.

We unpack the alarming story of Tesla owners having their personal information leaked online, alongside the troubling trend of people setting Teslas ablaze as protest. While we understand the motivations behind protesting Elon Musk's controversial stances, we question whether targeting individual owners crosses an ethical line - especially considering many purchased their vehicles before Musk became so politically divisive.

The conversation takes a cosmic turn as we discuss NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams finally returning to Earth after being stranded in space for nine months. What should have been a routine one-week mission turned into an extended space odyssey thanks to Boeing's problematic Starliner capsule. We contemplate the physical and psychological effects of such an unexpected extension of space travel - from relearning how to walk to adjusting to Earth's food again.

Between analyzing the viral "airport theory" (can you really arrive just 15 minutes before boarding?) and questioning DoorDash's new "buy now, pay later" payment options for food delivery, we also find time to discuss billionaire Ray Dalio's meditation practice and why stillness might be the secret to success in our chaotic world.

The absurdity of human behavior continues with discussions on people who film themselves committing crimes, The Breakfast Club's workplace drama playing out on air, and Sherry Papini's audacity to fight for custody after her kidnapping hoax conviction. Join us for these stories and more as we navigate the bizarre landscape of current events with humor, insight, and just the right amount of disbelief.

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Hello, and thank you for listening to Thirsty Topics podcast! I'm Lawrence Elrod, and every week Meryl Klemow and I dive deep into the stories that matter, the conversations that shape our world."

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