Good Noticings

Was the world inevitably going to implode or did Sam Altman’s anticipation that the world could implode send us much, much faster down that road?? Only a performer like Justin Bieber can save us now. Also, Helen Dewitt makes a point about writers grants and a football coach is having an affair with a sports reporter! 

16 min: Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini 

37 min: Helen Dewitt’s Writing Grant

52 min: Justin Bieber Headlined Coachella

67 min: Sam Altman is Really Powerful 

104 min: Caps Off

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Sam Altman: 

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/04/13/sam-altman-may-control-our-future-can-he-be-trusted

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/sam-altman-artificial-intelligence-openai-profile.html

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743569/empire-of-ai-by-karen-hao/

https://blog.samaltman.com/2279512

The Writers Grant: 

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/apr/09/helen-dewitt-turns-down-windham-campbell-prize-unable-promote

Justin Bieber at Coachella: 

https://www.vulture.com/article/justin-bieber-coachella-performance-what-happened.html

Alex vs. Alix

https://people.com/alix-earle-weighs-in-on-alex-cooper-feud-11949168

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It may seem that by being perverts, republicans, and snarkers some women are letting us down this week. But other women are being lifted to never before seen heights. In space! The multitudes! 

15 min: The Artemis II

22 min: Tik Tok Updates: Noah Beck’s Sister and Elena Taber

38 min: Collien Fernandes Advocates for Protection

46 min: Upper East Side Birthing Hospital Drama

62 min: The Women of Maga

76 min: Caps Off

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The Cut/ Birthing Center Expose: 

https://www.thecut.com/article/a-luxury-birth-center-breaking-hearts-on-the-upper-east-side.html

Collien Fernandes: 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/collien-fernandes-christian-ulmen-sexual-deepfake-allegations-9.7136770

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/01/why-every-woman-can-see-herself-in-the-story-of-a-german-celebrity-couples-split

Haley Beck: https://www.kctv5.com/2026/04/03/2-high-school-teachers-accused-sexual-misconduct-with-same-teenage-student-hes-victim/

Maga Women: 

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/young-women-leaving-maga-new-right.html

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/04/trump-pam-bondi-fired-kristi-noem-pete-hegseth.html

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/04/politics/how-pam-bondi-lost-her-job

Artemis 2: 

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/06/science/artemis-2-lunar-flyby-geology

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You better lean in before a 25 year old beats you to the punch! This week we’re talking about developments in Sheryl Sandberg’s business, Diner Goths, Sophie Rain, and more!

13 min: Sheryl Sandberg

23 min: Alpine Divorce

30 min: Diner Goths 

40 min: RIP Sora AI 

49 min: Who is Sophie Rain 

65 min: Caps Off

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SORA: 

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/902368/openai-sora-dead-ai-video-generation-competition

https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/29/soras-shutdown-could-be-a-reality-check-moment-for-ai-video/

Alpine Divorce: 

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2026/mar/17/alpine-divorce-abandoned-hiking-trail

Diner Goths: 

https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/american-diner-gothic

Sophie Rain: 

https://www.gq.com/story/sophie-rain-profile

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Buckle in there’s a lot going on this week and no one is doing okay! Chappell Roan remains Chappell Roan. The Bachelorette isn’t happening this year and whose fault is that?? TSA Lines are out of control and whose fault is that?? Lindy West is poly and whose fault is that??

10 min: Chappell Roan

25 min: TSA Lines

34 min: Taylor Frankie Paul

1 hour 5 min: Lindy West’s Adult Braces

2 hours 23 min: Caps Off

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Ice at Airports: 

https://time.com/article/2026/03/23/ice-airports-homan-duffy-trump-administration/

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/23/dhs-shutdown-deal-pressure-00839528

Taylor Frankie Paul: 

https://www.vulture.com/article/taylor-frankie-paul-bachelorette-mormon-wives-dakota.html

https://www.thecut.com/article/taylor-frankie-paul-bachelorette-cancellation-domestic-violence.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/arts/television/bachelorette-canceled-taylor-frankie-paul-video.html

Chappell Roan: 

https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/22/catherine-harding-chappell-roan-security/

Lindy West: 

https://slate.com/life/2026/03/lindy-west-polyamory-open-marriage-husband-roya.html

https://buttnews.substack.com/p/ama-nonmonogamy-edition

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/03/polyamory-adult-braces-lindy-west/686409/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWJWx4HnaxY

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Who out there is telling the truth these days??? David Bars are facing criticism over their nutrition facts, the WNBA won’t stop yanking around their players, Rebel Wilson has created an entire story to ruin a woman’s life just for a musical. The only person out there telling it straight is…. Briana chickenfry?

22 min: The FCC is on a Power Trip

30 min: GLP-1 Abuse

44 min: David Bars Lied?

58 min: Will the WNBA Happen This Year?

72 min: Rebel Wilson is on one

90 min: Caps off 

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Rebel Wilson: 

https://www.vulture.com/article/rebel-wilsons-team-accused-of-smear-campaign-for-the-deb.html

GLP-1s: 

https://decider.com/2026/03/12/secret-lives-mormon-wives-layla-taylor-interview-glp-1s-eating-disorder/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/03/12/brianna-chickenfry-lapaglia-slams-ozempic-glp-1/89114903007/

David Bars: 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2026/03/13/david-protein-bar-lawsuit-fat-calories/89133194007/

WNBA: 

https://herhoopstats.substack.com/p/wnba-revenue-sharing-rules-tv-contract

https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/47959643/wnbpa-counterproposal-includes-some-concessions-revenue-share-housing

FCC: 

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/14/world/middleeast/fcc-broadcasters-iran-war.html

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