On this month&#8217;s episode of The Cooler, we analyze why Instagram has taken away likes, and share our confessions of how the app has screwed with our heads. Nicki Minaj and Cardi B have strong feelings about this and so do we.
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We&#8217;re also unpacking the <a href="https://twitter.com/fyeahmfabello/status/1196551284914098177" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">viral tweet</a> that got everyone talking about emotional labor, and asking ourselves: when did friendships start to feel like work?
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And we&#8217;re telling the real-life stories of three Dubai princesses who recently tried to escape, and discussing how their situations break the royal fantasy.
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Remember: if you want to be featured in a future episode, call our hotline at 415.553.2850 with a question and we might answer it on the show!
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Listen to hear all about it!
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A monthly podcast from KQED Pop that tackles popular culture in a smart, fun and personal way.