They weren't heroes but they saved lives

First, we unwind with Gaby Dunn! They host Bad With Money and Just Between Us, and they have a new ebook/audiobook Stimulus Wrecked . We talk about whether the Bechdel test needs an update, what’s up with this “caviar bump” situation, and Kate Bush’s resurgence.

Then, we talk to one of the women who helped facilitate abortions in Chicago before they were legal – and one of the women who just made a documentary about the group. It’s called The Janes, and it’s out now on HBO.

Plus, TIME culture correspondent Eliana Dockterman tells us which movies might be worth watching this summer.

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A NOTE FROM GRETA & ANNA

Hi Nerd! Hope you’re hanging in and taking care. Here are some bright spots from my week that you might like too:

Well these sheet-pan meatballs with green beans look absolutely delectable!
I have really good news for you: Victoria Schwab, the author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and the Shades of Magic series, has a TV show out. It’s a teenage lesbian vampire show. That’s all I know about it, and I’m pretty sure that’s all you need to know, too.
If you haven’t seen the delightful Hulu movie Fire Island, you really, really should.
KITTENS.

And here are some things making Anna, our producer, happy this week:

Our team could not stop talking about this Disney-themed wedding this week.
I tried this TikTok trend at home so you do not have to. It tastes like vinegar.
Rhubarb season!!

Talk to you next week,