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Dec 2024
5m 49s

Santa's Surveillance State **TEASER**

Julia Hava & Eliza McLamb
About this episode

The girlies bring you a seasonal episode to discuss some terrifying Christmas lore — the Germanic tale of Krampus and the panopticon horror of the Elf on the Shelf. Digressions include our thoughts on the United Healthcare CEO shooter, why we should be shaming people more, and a quick digest of our recent nightmares. 

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