Issue 205: Waze, Marvel vs GoT, Pyramid Schemes & Bike Lights
Well, this is turning into more of a monthly email, but I assume nobody cares. I've had a lot of job switch ups the last month, and while it's nice to have gigs, I'm excited for the potential of consistency in the near future. Anyway - here's the ol' newsletter!
Waze needs an "I'm going the other direction" button. I don't know about you, but almost all the time I get funky directions from Waze (or other navigation apps) they've got the street right, but for some reason think I'm traveling in the other direction.
How hard would it be to add a button that just flips your avatar's direction? Feels like that would fix so much. Whadya think?
Some of the most interesting things I read, watched, or listened to in recent weeks:
Opinion: The Real Electable Democrat is Kamala Harris
Bakari Sellers' OpEd for BuzzFeed on why Black Women will swing the 2020 election.
PODCAST: The Dream
This gripping 11-part investigation into "Multi-Level Marketing" schemes explains why the alleged pyramid schemes are still so pervasive and how they got around the law.
How Marvel Delivered The Finale GOT Couldn't.
The two biggest pop culture franchises of the decade wrap it up, they expose the joys and hazards of fan service with two opposite approaches.
Eric Holder's All On The Line has identified 10 states where stopping gerrymandering is crucial, click thru to get involved.
Monkeylectric makes LED wheel attachments for your bike for visibility and style – a PRO version even displays full video on your spinning wheel!
Please just buy yourself a bus ticket and GET OUT OF TOWN WITH HOW COOL THIS MICKEY POLAROID CAMERA IS.
I'm digging these "No Planet B" tees and sweatshirts from Wholesome Culture. Made sustainably with proceeds going to animal rescue.
SMALL TOWN: A fully improvised show based on real articles from your hometown newspaper.
Live TONIGHT at UCB Sunset.
Tickets here, or write me back and I can get you a comp!
Thanks for reading! I'd love to get your feedback. Favorite segment? What's working? What's not working? What do you want to see more of?