This week: 

 Anderson Cooper got BRUTALLY WOKED

 Carrie Coon is actively mean to Meghan McCain and also Marvel

 THERE ARE NO DIRE WOLVES!!!!!!!!!! 

Bonus story: Maura’s Election Day reporting for Slate is finally out in the world. Give it a listen!

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