Best Travellers Andor Podcasts (2025)

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Story Secrets - Walking With Dragons 33:24

11m ago33:24

33:24

Ever wonder what happens when you follow a calling you barely understand, armed with nothing but faith, ink, and a slightly trembling hand? In this episode, I tell a story I made up on the spot—no script, no notes, just imagination and a whisper of a world I’m slowly discovering. It’s called “Walking With Dragons,” and it follows a young novice sto…

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What Next | The Arts of the Deal 32:42

18m ago32:42

32:42

How Donald Trump is attempting to shape the arts to his own liking, from installing himself as head of the Kennedy Center to canceling grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, throwing organizations and projects of all sizes into uncertainty and chaos. Guests: Alisa Solomon, director of the Arts & Culture concentration at the Columbia Journ…

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What Next | The Arts of the Deal 32:42

12h ago32:42

32:42

How Donald Trump is attempting to shape the arts to his own liking, from installing himself as head of the Kennedy Center to canceling grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, throwing organizations and projects of all sizes into uncertainty and chaos. Guests: Alisa Solomon, director of the Arts & Culture concentration at the Columbia Journ…

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ICYMI: Kate Mackz Can’t Outrun Politics 30:57

4m ago30:57

30:57

Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim check in with the “Caveman Skincare” method and they pour one out for Skype. Then, they dive into the internet controversy surrounding a TikTok running influencer and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Kate Mackz is the host of a TikTok series called The Running Interview Show where she jogs with celebrities.…

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ICYMI: Kate Mackz Can’t Outrun Politics 30:57

5m ago30:57

30:57

Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim check in with the “Caveman Skincare” method and they pour one out for Skype. Then, they dive into the internet controversy surrounding a TikTok running influencer and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Kate Mackz is the host of a TikTok series called The Running Interview Show where she jogs with celebrities.…

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Decoder Ring | Off-the-Wall Stories of Off-Label Use 54:01

13m ago54:01

54:01

Products often tell you exactly how they’re intended to be used. But why leave it at that? As a culture, we have long had a knack for finding ingenious, off-label uses for things. In this episode, we take a close look at a few examples of products that are ostensibly meant for one thing, but are better known for something else entirely. We explore …

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Decoder Ring | Off-the-Wall Stories of Off-Label Use 54:01

17m ago54:01

54:01

Products often tell you exactly how they’re intended to be used. But why leave it at that? As a culture, we have long had a knack for finding ingenious, off-label uses for things. In this episode, we take a close look at a few examples of products that are ostensibly meant for one thing, but are better known for something else entirely. We explore …

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Culture Gabfest | Refeed: Annual Call-In Show 2024 1:08:59

4m ago1:08:59

1:08:59

On this week’s show, it’s one of the Gabfest’s most cherished traditions: the yearly call-in show. Dana, Julia, and Stephen answer listen-submitted questions that run the gamut – can cooking for one be a joy? Should philosophy be studied more? And how did you make your most recent friend? In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel gets into Len…

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Culture Gabfest | Refeed: Annual Call-In Show 2024 1:08:59

12m ago1:08:59

1:08:59

On this week’s show, it’s one of the Gabfest’s most cherished traditions: the yearly call-in show. Dana, Julia, and Stephen answer listen-submitted questions that run the gamut – can cooking for one be a joy? Should philosophy be studied more? And how did you make your most recent friend? In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel gets into Len…

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Outward | Queer Travel Writing with Alden Jones 41:28

12m ago41:28

41:28

Outward’s Bryan Lowder and Christina Cauterucci talk to Alden Jones, editor of the new anthology, Edge of the World. With essays from Alexander Chee, Daisy Hernández, Edmund White, and more, the collection makes clear that queer travel writing isn’t just overdue—it’s transformative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Outward | Queer Travel Writing with Alden Jones 41:28

4m ago41:28

41:28

Outward’s Bryan Lowder and Christina Cauterucci talk to Alden Jones, editor of the new anthology, Edge of the World. With essays from Alexander Chee, Daisy Hernández, Edmund White, and more, the collection makes clear that queer travel writing isn’t just overdue—it’s transformative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Story Secrets - After The White Smoke 19:16

10h ago19:16

19:16

The conclave begins tomorrow. In just a few days, a name will echo from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. The white smoke will rise. The world will hold its breath. And we’ll meet a new pope. But what if—just for a moment—you let your imagination run a little further? What if the name announced wasn’t one you expected? What if the figure that st…

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What Next | A Marco Rubio for All Seasons 32:43

21h ago32:43

32:43

Marco Rubio has been collecting titles. In addition to Secretary of State, he’s now also the acting administrator of USAID, the acting archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration—and he just became a National Security Advisor. It fits his career trajectory, wherein Rubio has proven time and time again to be whatever he needs to b…

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How To! | Parent With a Disability 50:21

22h ago50:21

50:21

At least 10 percent of parents in the U.S. are disabled, but Andrea can’t seem to find parenting advice on disability and accessibility. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Jessica Slice, author of the new book Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World, to help Andrea reimagine parenthood. If you liked this …

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How To! | Parent With a Disability 50:21

22h ago50:21

50:21

At least 10 percent of parents in the U.S. are disabled, but Andrea can’t seem to find parenting advice on disability and accessibility. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Jessica Slice, author of the new book Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World, to help Andrea reimagine parenthood. If you liked this …

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Death, Sex & Money | Isabel Allende on Grief, Ayahuasca, and Dating After 70 53:01

22h ago53:01

53:01

Isabel Allende didn’t publish her first book until she was 39, after losing nearly everything in the wake of the Chilean military coup. More than four decades later, she’s become one of the most beloved Spanish-language authors, with over 80 million copies of her books sold worldwide. After political exile, writing books became Allende’s way of mak…

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Death, Sex & Money | Isabel Allende on Grief, Ayahuasca, and Dating After 70 53:01

22h ago53:01

53:01

Isabel Allende didn’t publish her first book until she was 39, after losing nearly everything in the wake of the Chilean military coup. More than four decades later, she’s become one of the most beloved Spanish-language authors, with over 80 million copies of her books sold worldwide. After political exile, writing books became Allende’s way of mak…

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Hang Up | Bill Belichick Doesn’t Want to Talk About It 57:58

1d ago57:58

57:58

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh talk about the NBA playoffs, where the Minnesota Timberwolves did a number on the Lakers. They explain why Bill Belichick and his girlfriend have become such a problem for the University of North Carolina. Finally, the Kentucky Derby and the return of the controversial trainer Bob Baffert. On th…

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Hang Up | Bill Belichick Doesn’t Want to Talk About It 57:58

1d ago57:58

57:58

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh talk about the NBA playoffs, where the Minnesota Timberwolves did a number on the Lakers. They explain why Bill Belichick and his girlfriend have become such a problem for the University of North Carolina. Finally, the Kentucky Derby and the return of the controversial trainer Bob Baffert. On th…

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#206 - Ranting About Thunderbolts – Breakdown & Review 💥 1:37:39

1d ago1:37:39

1:37:39

Welcome Back! We are diving into Marvel’s Thunderbolts full of betrayals, brutal showdowns, and a god-like Sentry gone off the rails. We break down the key moments, rant about the biggest twists, this one’s pure MCU chaos! ========================== Lets Connect 🔗 ============================= ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Black Mirror with Tommy Metz III & Pete Wright 1:07:12

2d ago1:07:12

1:07:12

Welcome back, nerdlings, to Make Me A Nerd — the show where one mainstream mom dares to plummet headfirst into the gelatinous pit of sci-fi anthologies, death anxiety, and…digital pigs. This week, Mandy Kaplan reunites with podcast übermensch Pete Wright and returning mensch Tommy Metz III to tackle Black Mirror — that show that asks the critical q…

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Story Secrets - The Power of Daily Storytelling: A New Experiment 17:44

2d ago17:44

17:44

I've always believed in the transformative power of stories. Whether it's through Star Wars, the dozens of novels I read each year, or the countless podcasts and TV programs I’ve made, stories shape who I am. But recently, something changed. Writing my own fantasy novel—set in a mythical version of early medieval Ireland—showed me how much I still …

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Andor Season 2: Episodes 1-6 Reactions 1:18:35

2d ago1:18:35

1:18:35

We're back on the front lines of the Rebellion! In this episode, we dive into Andor Season 2, Episodes 1–6 with our first impressions, favorite moments, and unfiltered reactions to Cassian’s next chapter. Our website: https://www.thedorkydivashowpresents.com X: https://twitter.com/DorkyDivaShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedorkydivashow/…

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Care & Feeding | Why Won’t My Childless Friends Plan Stuff? 29:55

2d ago29:55

29:55

On this episode: Zak, Jamilah and producer Maura talk about how to navigate friendships with people who have more, or fewer, kids than you do. A member of the Slate Parenting Facebook group is wondering how it’s on her and her husband to plan everything… even though they have three kids, and a lot of their friends don’t have any. And then, we’ll ci…

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Care & Feeding | Why Won’t My Childless Friends Plan Stuff? 29:55

2d ago29:55

29:55

On this episode: Zak, Jamilah and producer Maura talk about how to navigate friendships with people who have more, or fewer, kids than you do. A member of the Slate Parenting Facebook group is wondering how it’s on her and her husband to plan everything… even though they have three kids, and a lot of their friends don’t have any. And then, we’ll ci…

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What Next | Trump v. the Judiciary 30:18

2d ago30:18

30:18

Is the arrest of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan the start of Trump’s open war on judges? Guest: Jeremy Fogel, retired federal judge and executive director for the Berkeley Judicial Institute. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly f…

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Sinners Review - Almost a Vampire Classic 🩸 15:28

2d ago15:28

15:28

Welcome Back! For this episode I sink my teeth into Sinners (2025) a Southern Gothic vampire tale packed with blues, blood, and some seriously bold storytelling. It delivers a unique blend of horror, history and haunting melodies but does it truly rise to cult-classic status? Lets Rant about it! ========================== Lets Connect 🔗 ===========…

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What Next: TBD | How Elon Wields Power 37:24

3d ago37:24

37:24

What is it about the way that Elon Musk wields power that led 65 percent of Americans to agree he has too much influence on the federal government? Guest: Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post tech reporter and author of “Hubris Maximus: The Shattering of Elon Musk.” Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole…

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Andor S2 E4-6 "Ever Been to Ghorman?, I Have Friends Everywhere, What a Festive Evening" 1:43:40

3d ago1:43:40

1:43:40

Andor is back on Disney+ for it's sophomore and final season as Tony Gilroy tells the story of Cassian Andor in the 4 years leading up to his entrance in Rogue One. Airing weekly in 3 episode blocks, Rich will be breaking down the season with some friends along the way. This week he's joined by Austin Smith as they talk through the second bloc of S…

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Slate Money | Everyone Cares About Power Grids This Week 54:01

4d ago54:01

54:01

This week: The entire Iberian peninsula lost power for 18 hours. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by energy expert John Kemp to talk about why that might have happened and nerd out on power grids. Then, the GDP is down by 0.3%. But is that really the right metric to care about? Finally, the tech world is bringing back the b…

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Tokyo Travel Diaries Ep. 2: Star Wars Celebration Japan 1:10:36

4d ago1:10:36

1:10:36

Join us for the second episode of our Tokyo Travel Diaries where we share everything we experienced at Star Wars Celebration Japan! Our website: https://www.thedorkydivashowpresents.com X: https://twitter.com/DorkyDivaShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedorkydivashow/

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ICYMI: The Harry Potter Fandom Faces Its Biggest Test 55:47

4d ago55:47

55:47

While J.K. Rowling celebrates a new UK ruling that classifies “women” as biologically female, casting for the upcoming HBO Max adaptation is underway. Which fans have stuck by the series despite the author’s views, and will others be able to resist the siren call of a brand new TV series? Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay welcome ICYMI’s new producer Vi…

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ICYMI: The Harry Potter Fandom Faces Its Biggest Test 55:47

4d ago55:47

55:47

While J.K. Rowling celebrates a new UK ruling that classifies “women” as biologically female, casting for the upcoming HBO Max adaptation is underway. Which fans have stuck by the series despite the author’s views, and will others be able to resist the siren call of a brand new TV series? Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay welcome ICYMI’s new producer Vi…

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Amicus | The Un-American Project 1:20:54

4d ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Whether it’s attempting to overturn birthright citizenship, effectively stripping citizenship from American children, or claiming Alien Enemy Act war powers under an imaginary invasion, Trump’s anti-immigrant moves are outlandishly unconstitutional. They are also being met with significant pushback from judges, even conservative ones. On this week’…

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Story Secrets - The Story Magic Behind My Book 21:16

5d ago21:16

21:16

At the start of this year, I took a crazy leap: I began writing my first fantasy novel. I was scared — but some friendly fantasy writers encouraged me to just start writing, no matter how imperfect it would be. And wow, has it been a ride. Set in early medieval Ireland, my story asks: 👉 What if the miracles attributed to saints actually happened — …

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Dear Prudence | My Best Friends Hate Each Other. Help! 51:50

5d ago51:50

51:50

In this episode, Jenée is joined by Daria Burke – an award winning business leader, board director, and author. Together, they answer questions from a listener unsure whether to invite their feuding friends to a party next month, a CPA figuring out how to climb the corporate ladder without a defined job title, a daughter contemplating hosting a sob…

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Dear Prudence | My Best Friends Hate Each Other. Help! 51:50

5d ago51:50

51:50

In this episode, Jenée is joined by Daria Burke – an award winning business leader, board director, and author. Together, they answer questions from a listener unsure whether to invite their feuding friends to a party next month, a CPA figuring out how to climb the corporate ladder without a defined job title, a daughter contemplating hosting a sob…

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What Next: TBD | Marc Andreessen’s New Deal 28:42

5d ago28:42

28:42

What drove Marc Andreessen’s transformation into a political actor, and what is he looking for from having Washington in his thrall? Guest: Zoe Schiffer, WIRED journalist covering business and Silicon Valley. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcas…

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Tokyo Travel Diaries Ep. 1: Disneyland and Beyond! 1:38:59

5d ago1:38:59

1:38:59

Join us for the first episode of our Tokyo Travel Diaries where we share everything we did in the city including Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, seeing Godzilla, visiting the Unicorn Gundam statue, and more! Episode 2 will cover our experience at Star Wars Celebration Japan. Our website: https://www.thedorkydivashowpresents.com X: https://twitter.c…

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Political Gabfest | Only 100 Days 1:10:47

5d ago1:10:47

1:10:47

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the Trump administration’s first 100 days and recent polls, the state of American health policy and underlying DOGE cuts with reporter Dan Diamond, and a potential radical shift in American life if the Supreme Court allows a religious charter school in Oklahoma. For this week’s Slate…

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Care & Feeding | The Birthday Party Show 44:15

6d ago44:15

44:15

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah answer a question about how to throw a birthday party for older kids. This member of the Slate Parenting Facebook community knows how to throw a good party for little kids… but teens are a whole different thing. So, we’ll offer up some suggestions for how to celebrate a quiet, nerdy 15-year-old. And after…

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Care & Feeding | The Birthday Party Show 44:15

6d ago44:15

44:15

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah answer a question about how to throw a birthday party for older kids. This member of the Slate Parenting Facebook community knows how to throw a good party for little kids… but teens are a whole different thing. So, we’ll offer up some suggestions for how to celebrate a quiet, nerdy 15-year-old. And after…

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Tribute Show 98 – Star Wars Sidekicks Panel LIVE from Celebration Japan 1:03:50

6d ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Send us a text In Tribute Show 98, we bring you the full experience of the Star Wars Sidekicks panel, recorded LIVE at Star Wars Celebration Japan! This unforgettable conversation features Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks), Alan Tudyk (K-2SO), and Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano). The panel dives into the legacy of Star Wars…

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Story Secrets - Did Twisters Blow Me Away? (Spoiler: Nope) 12:01

6d ago12:01

12:01

I finally watched Twisters, the sequel to one of my guilty pleasures: the 90s classic Twister. And honestly? It left me feeling... underwhelmed. Just like the original, Twisters is a popcorn blockbuster full of tornado chases, cheesy accents, and implausible survival scenes. But while the first movie had this raw, thrilling energy (and that unforge…

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What Next | Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ 31:15

6d ago31:15

31:15

Many of the policy changes in Trump’s first 100 days have come from the White House—but now, it’s Congress’s turn. Republicans have roughly a month to pass a multi-trillion-dollar bill to advance the president’s domestic agenda. But will the bill’s combination of tax cuts and increases in spending on defense and border security render it unpassable…

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Hacks: Jen Statsky and Margaret Cho on Women Hacking the Comedy Business 39:34

6d ago39:34

39:34

Host Gabe González sits down with Jen Statsky, co-creator of HBO’s Peabody Award-winning series Hacks. We talk with Statsky about the complex relationship between the show’s two central characters - and their stark generational divide and friendship, while delving into broader themes of the complex history of women in comedy and the importance of f…

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Story Secrets - Sacrifices That Break the Soul (Andor Season 2, Episode 3) 21:40

7d ago21:40

21:40

By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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What Next | Inside the ICE Prison Holding Student Detainees 31:43

7d ago31:43

31:43

After Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk was abducted off the streets of her district, Rep. Ayanna Pressley is not mincing words when it comes to the Trump administration: “These are the actions of a dictator.” Last week, Rep. Pressley traveled to Louisiana with a Congressional delegation to visit Öztürk and Mahmoud Khalil in the ICE detention facilities…

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ICYMI: This Book Drama Gets Hotter in the DMs 34:13

7d ago34:13

34:13

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay break down the drama surrounding an influencer’s new book that has kicked off a whole controversy before it’s even been released. Christina Najjar, better known as Tinx, has made a successful career as a TikTok influencer who doles out dating advice to her more than 1.5 million followers. Her new book is a summer beach …

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ICYMI: This Book Drama Gets Hotter in the DMs 34:13

7d ago34:13

34:13

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay break down the drama surrounding an influencer’s new book that has kicked off a whole controversy before it’s even been released. Christina Najjar, better known as Tinx, has made a successful career as a TikTok influencer who doles out dating advice to her more than 1.5 million followers. Her new book is a summer beach …

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