In this episode of [indistinct chatter], Aliza unpacks a heavy week in America.

She talks about Ye’s apology and public accountability, the viral “what radicalized you” trend, and what that word really means in today’s culture. From there, she explores how music, family, and church shaped her values, and why empathy, curiosity, and questioning authority aren’t that radical at all.

Aliza also breaks down the Minneapolis general strike, the history of labor militancy in the U.S., and the death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti, explaining why this moment has sparked nationwide outrage and solidarity.

She closes by addressing growing civil war rhetoric, historical cycles, and why this moment feels so tense (and so important).

In This Episode:• The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy by William Strauss & Neil Howe• The Fourth Turning Is Here by Neil Howe

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It’s tax season, baby! Join Aliza, as she dives into the fascinating (and occasionally frustrating) world of income taxes. From ancient grain payments in Egypt to labor taxes in medieval Europe, and all the way to the modern US system we navigate every January through April. We’ve got it covered.

Learn why income taxes weren’t originally meant for everyone, how the system shifted to include nearly all Americans, and why we have to file our own returns even though the IRS already receives so much of our info. She also breaks down withholding forms, claiming 0, and why your “final bill” might still surprise you.

She touches on the IRS, tax prep companies, the Free File program, lobbying, and the quirky ways taxes shape our lives (all sprinkled with personal anecdotes, birthday cake, museum adventures, and the chaos of filing).

Whether you’re filing for the first time or just wondering why this whole process exists, this episode will give you the history, context, and laughs to make tax season a little less scary.

Disclaimer: Aliza is not a CPA. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Talk to a qualified tax professional for actual tax advice.

On Aliza’s Screen/Mind:

• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

• Meow Wolf Denver

• Shout out to teachers who offer tax prep guidance in high school!

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The Golden Globes made podcast history by introducing their first-ever award for Best Podcast!!! And it turns out this moment matters way more than it seems.

In this episode of [indistinct chatter], Aliza breaks down why podcasts being recognized by the Golden Globes is a huge cultural shit. Not just for podcasters, but for how we experience media, taste, and attention in an algorithm-driven world.

Aliza talks about:

• Why podcasts have always lived in a weird "not quite legit" space
• What it means for podcasting to be taken seriously by legacy media
• Why Good Hang with Amy Poehler winning feels symbolic (and kind of perfect)
• How algorithms shape what we see, feel, and believe (without us realizing it)
• Why constant exposure without context or pause can mess with mental health
• And why more people are craving slower, more human content right now

This isn't an anti-tech rant or a political lecture. It's a conversation about how culture finds us now, how algorithms reward attention (not quality or truth), and why this Golden Globes moment might signal a shift back toward people-lead curation, real voices, and connection.

If you've ever wondered:

• "Do I actually like this, or was it nudged to me?"
• "Why does everything online feel louder and heavier lately?"
• Or why podcasts still feel like a comfort space in all this...

...this episode is for you.

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On Aliza's Screen and In Her Ears:

• Good Hang with Amy Poehler
• The Social Dilemma
• Coded Bias
• The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms
• @noahvsparanormal