To Buy or Boycott?

This week we’re talking about AirPods. Are you wearing them right now? How many pairs have you lost? Do you ever forget to take them out of your ears? Have they changed how we interact with each other? Let’s talk about it. Check out our Twitter for our AirPod code of conduct and share your thought about this or any other topic @tobuyorboycott or send us an email tobuyorboycott@gmail.com

This week we’re talking about wellness beverages. Are the Runners guzzling beers for recovery and stressed out millennials grabbing a CBD soda on their lunch break guzzling down beverages that are all fizz and no substance? Let’s talk about it! Join us on Twitter @tobuyorboycott and send us topic suggestions at tobuyorboycott@gmail.com

Articles referenced:
•https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/02/24/588417922/olympians-are-using-non-alcoholic-beer-as-recovery-drinks-heres-the-science
•https://www.takearecess.com/

•http://sufferfestbeer.com/

•https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/11/2/18026400/adaptogens-moon-juice-amanda-chantal-bacon-ashwagandha

•https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/08/style/millennial-marketing-wellness-recess.html

•https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/01/style/what-are-adaptogens.html?login=google

Are third part candidates a refreshing independent voice, or foolish candidates who spoil elections? We talk about the history of third party candidates and get into what Howard Schultz’s candidacy could mean for 2020.

Referenced articles:
* www.theringer.com/2019/2/12/18221223/howard-schultz-third-party-president-ross-perot-ralph-nader-jill-stein-gary-johnson-mike-bloomberg
* graphics.wsj.com/third-party-candidate-impact/
* www.vox.com/2019/2/13/18223183/howard-schultz-cnn-town-hall-centrism-elite
* www.theringer.com/2019/2/12/18221223/howard-schultz-third-party-president-ross-perot-ralph-nader-jill-stein-gary-johnson-mike-bloomberg
* www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/11/06/us/elections/results-senate-elections.html
* crooked.com/articles/howard-schultz-spoiler-trump-proof/

Which dating apps have you tried? Is online dating good for finding long term relationships? Does meeting online still carry a stigma? Let’s talk about it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This week we are joined by actress, writer, and early online dating adopter, EJ Johnson. You can find her on Instagram @ej.sunshine and on Twitter @erinjohnson36. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How do you feel about online dating? Tell us on Twitter @tobuyorboycott or send us an email at tobuyorboycott@gmail.com

Which companies had the best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2019? Which ads did you love? Which ones did you hate? Join the conversation on Twitter @tobuyorboycott or email us at tobuyorboycott@gmail.com.

Do you wear t-shirts with feminist slogans? Is it ok for companies to make money off the feminist trend? Is this topic super complicated? Yes. Let’s talk about it.

What are your thoughts on consumer feminism? Join the conversation on Twitter @tobuyorboycott or or email us at tobuyorboycott@gmail.com. If you have a suggestion of a product or company you’d like us to review tell us!

Articles and companies we mention:
•Retailer for female-led companies: Bulletin bulletin.co/
•Boston Globe Article: www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2019/01/03/feminist-fashion-helping-women/qPw3rDDtCUV4J0WiWF5KiK/story.html

This week we’re talking about cashless stores. Brigitte talks about her first trip to an Amazon Go store (cashless and cashier-less), we talk about why thousands of people in Sweden have chips implanted in their wrists, and debate the and the security concerns and social issues we’ll have to face in a cashless future. Join the conversation on Twitter @tobuyorboycott or send us an email at tobuyorboycott@gmail.com

This week we’re talking about juice cleanses. We dive into the health claims, talk about the psychological benefits, share funny stories about our own experiences with cleanses, and consider the differences between juices cleanses and Soylent. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
What are you’re thoughts on juicing? Tell us on Twitter @tobuyorboycott or send us an email tobuyorboycott@gmail.com
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Links from today’s episode:
* New York Post article on the end of juice cleansing: nypost.com/2018/01/09/why-no-one-does-juice-cleanses-anymore/
* Science Vs episode on Cleanses: www.gimletmedia.com/science-vs/detoxing-cleanses-work#episode-player

This week we’re talking about Uber. Love it? Hate it? Feeling conflicted? We discuss it all. We cover everything from that crazy video of Travis Kalanick yelling at an Uber driver, to the culture of sexism, diversity, data security concerns, and why Uber pool is an amazing and valuable innovation. What are your thoughts about Uber? Tell us on twitter @tobuyorboycott or send us an email tobuyorboycott@gmail.com

Links from the episode:

The Daily episode about taxi drivers: www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/podcasts/the-daily/new-york-taxi-uber.html

Susan Fowler’s essay: www.susanjfowler.com/blog/2017/2/19/reflecting-on-one-very-strange-year-at-uber

How do you approach holiday shopping? Need some gift ideas? We’ve got you covered! We share our gifting philosophies and the best things we’ve found this year for the people on our holidays lists. Plus, the one place we are both trying to avoid while doing our holiday shopping.

Find us on twitter @tobuyorboycott and email us tobuyorboycott@gmil.com

Companies and products we mentioned:
ISeeMe.com
RunJanji.com
Mack Weldon no-show socks
Linden and True Coffee
Green Juice Gummies from Sugarfina
Jade Roller from Macy’s
ForDays.com
Ebates.com
Chic toolkit (check out bestmadeco.com)
New York City Skyline chess set from MoMA

Are experiential gifts the perfect holiday gift or the worst? Brigitte loves them. Alison is not a fan. So we debate the pros and cons of gifting your friend tickets to that hot new broadway show. What do you think about experiential gifts? Have a funny story about giving or receiving an experience gift? Send us an email at tobuyorboycott@gmail.com or find us to Twitter @tobuyorboycott