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Video Games Can Help Beat This Spooky World
Season 11 · Episode 39

Video Games Can Help Beat This Spooky World

Millennial: Pretend Adulting, Real Talk · Andrew Sims, Laura Tee, Pamela Gocobachi

October 29, 202549m 39s

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Show Notes

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It’s election season (again), and we've got the scoop on what’s at stake, from Georgia’s high-stakes Public Service Commission races to California’s bold Prop 50 redistricting move. Meanwhile, SNAP benefits hang in the balance and Open Enrollment looms, making November a month where politics and real life collide. It's rough out here, y'all. Then, Andrew leads us into the world of gaming, where a new generation of players say video games are boosting problem-solving, friendships, and even mental health. We dig into whether those claims hold up, share our own gaming habits, and hear from listeners about the titles that have them hooked (from Hades 2 to Powerwash Simulator 2).

As always, we've got the best recommendations on deck: The Aura Frame (Andrew), Blue Prince (Laura), and checking out your local Library of Things (Pam).

And in this week’s After Dark: Pam makes the case for ranking your friends. Is it helpful self-awareness or emotional chaos? Let’s talk about why knowing your “besties hierarchy” might actually make you a better friend.

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