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Four lifelong friends. Opinions on everything. Experts on nothing.Welcome to The Karens — the podcast where four witty, outspoken besties tackle everything from pop culture to hot flashes. No topic is off limits, no opinion too unqualified!
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From the Vault: Food Fads We Loved, Hated & Somehow Survived (opens the original)
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Fall is here—and with the season of food, feasting, and gathering around the table officially upon us, we’re opening The Karens vault to bring back one of our most-loved episodes! This week, we’re replaying a listener favorite all about food fads, diet trends, and the things we were all convinced we absolutely needed to eat—or stop eating. From trends that took over our kitchens to foods that somehow became entire cultural moments, the Karens look back at the fads we embraced, questioned, and ma
Behind the K-9 Unit: Security, Working Dogs & Life Off Duty | Part 2 (opens the original)
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What happens when the K-9 goes off duty? In Part 2 of our conversation with Kate, a probation officer who runs a K-9 unit , the Karens go even deeper into the fascinating world of working dogs, security, and life behind the scenes. Kate shares more about the security measures involved in her work, what life is really like for K-9s when they're not on duty, and the unique relationship between these highly trained dogs and the people who work and live with them. The conversation also gets personal
Inside the K-9 Unit: How Working Dogs Help People | Part 1 (opens the original)
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What is it really like to work alongside a K-9 every day? In Part 1 of this special two-part interview, the Karens sit down with Kate, a probation officer who also runs a K-9 unit , for a fascinating—and surprisingly heartwarming—look inside the world of working dogs. We’re talking about how K-9s are trained, what their jobs actually look like, the incredible bond between a handler and their dog, and how these lovable four-legged officers can help the people they encounter. And while their work
COVID Vaccine Debate, Artificial Intelligence, AI & the Future of Books and Robots (opens the original)
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Were COVID vaccines really necessary? Is AI changing the way we think, read, and create? Are people still reading books? And while we're at it… are robots eventually going to take over the world? Just another perfectly normal conversation with the Karens. 😂 In this episode of The Karens Podcast , we're tackling some BIG questions. The Karens look back at the COVID vaccine era and share their different experiences, opinions, and questions about the choices we made during the pandemic. Then we're
Hormone Replacement Therapy Shortages & the Great Flu Shot Debate (opens the original)
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Women are talking about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) more than ever—but what happens when the medication women rely on becomes difficult to find? In this episode of The Karens Podcast , the Karens dive into the conversation surrounding hormone replacement therapy, menopause, access to women's healthcare, and what a shortage can mean for women trying to manage their symptoms. Why is this happening? Why does women's healthcare so often seem to come with extra hurdles? And, naturally, the Kare
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