This week’s episode is a pop culture-heavy one! We’re discussing The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 airing July 16th, Amazon Prime’s latest TV show in the top 10, “We Were Liars,” Ed Westwick reprising his role as Chuck Bass for a campaign with Lancôme, as well as Justin Bieber‘s brand new album, “SWAG.” We’re also discussing the latest in the Epstein File drama and what the rhetoric has been from the administration, as well as online from both sides of the aisle.

Be sure and follow along on social media at @heyitslivjames and @livlaughwhatpodcast and TUNE IN NEXT TUESDAY for a brand new episode!

Today we’re breaking down some top stories in the news, the shocking (but amazing) trends that are resurfacing for spring/summer 2025, OG social media, and more!

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STORIES FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

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From the DRAMA surrounding the (very) long-awaited Epstein Files drop, to English being declared as the OFFICIAL language of the United States, Zelenskyy's showdown with President Trump and VP Vance at the White House, and my thoughts on the Sway reunion / the Josh and Jaden chat/apology, we're breaking down all the hot topics in politics and social media, all in under 25 minutes.

Follow along on Instagram and X for updates: @heyitslivjames

LINKS TO STORIES COVERED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:

Epstein Files Comprehensive Overview, Maxwell trial IG Highlights: @houseinhabit on Instagram

https://jessicareedkraus.substack.com/p/hih-epstein-files-a-comprehensive

ENGLISH Declared as Official Language of the United States:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/03/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-designates-english-as-the-official-language-of-the-united-states/

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/28/english-official-language-trump-00002727

SWAY Reunion + Josh Richards and Jaden Hossler Chat/Apology:

Start at: 01:01:47:49 to hear the conversation: https://kick.com/brycehall/videos/3c89ca57-e680-4601-a70a-ac98c37511ae