**Thursday, September 17, 2026**
Today, **Erica and Marcela** are taking over the classroom and crushing the news.
We decided to mix things up and go full **variety show** today, which means nothing is safely confined to one category. We’ve got the **fun, the serious, the strange, the fascinating, and the genuinely useful**, with news and information coming at you from all directions.
Some stories will make you think. Some may make you laugh. Some may make you wonder whether humanity should still be allowed near the control panel.
So grab your coffee, tea, water, adult sippy cup, or **vessel of any kind**, settle in, and join us for a little **Simultaneous Sip** and a lot of conversation.
**Owen returns tomorrow**, but today Erica and Marcela have the news desk covered.
### House Rules
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The **Scott Adams moderation team is here**, so behave like charming adults with functioning frontal lobes. Language on the show can occasionally be spicy, but cruelty and obnoxious personal attacks are not part of the program.
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### **BE USEFUL.**
Happy Thursday from **The Scott Adams School**. ☀️☕❤️