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Jun 2023
19m 39s

🟠 “The Sky is Orange” — NYC’s wildfire ...

Nick & Jack Studios
About this episode

New York City is experiencing smoky air due to fires, and that’s got us thinking about 1 industry: Insurance.

Because wildfires in California have made it uninsurable.

Cologne and perfume sales are up 60% from before the pandemic, and the surge is coming from men (#Dudefumes). 

And CNN’s CEO is out after a really awkward interview, a bad article, and a gym workout.

$BBWI $COTY $WBD $ALL

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