Welcome to The Rueality Podcast — where pop culture, politics, media headlines, and a little mess come together weekly with your host, Rue Zalez (@Rue.Zalez).This week’s Weekly Recap dives into my history with Dreams!Then in Tea in the Streets 🗣️:Chile… the streets have been LOUD this week.☁️ First up, Donald Trump is out here on a campaign trip to Israel casually saying he “might not be heaven-bound.” A wild thing to admit for a man who built his brand on courting evangelical voters. Whether it was a joke or a strategy, it’s got people talking.🍼 Then there’s Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who decided to link circumcision, Tylenol, and autism in a Cabinet meeting — a claim that scientists are calling pure misinformation. This man is playing fast and loose with public health.📺 Over in pop culture nostalgia, MTV just announced it’s shutting down its U.K. music channels at the end of the year. MTV 80s, 90s, Club MTV — all gone. It’s truly the end of a music-video era.📚 Meanwhile, Solange Knowles is giving culture its flowers with her new Saint Heron digital archive — preserving rare works by Black and Brown artists and writers. A real power move for cultural preservation.Heavy Rotation 🎧:🎧 And finally, the girlies are saying “Death to Spotify.” Artists and fans are joining a movement to boycott the platform over low payouts, algorithms, and even its CEO’s defense contracts. Whether it sticks or not, the pressure is on.Netflix's Boots! Tune In!We Gone Be Learning 📚:🧬 Science Tea: Your brain is literally eating itself — but don’t panic. It’s called phagocytosis, a natural process where your cells clean up junk to keep your grey matter sharp and healthy. Basically… a little brain spring cleaning, every day.🇵🇷 Spanish Word of the Day: “Baile inolvidable” — which translates to “unforgettable dance.” It’s also the name of a song by Bad Bunny, a salsa track that’s all about lost love, nostalgia, and that one person you can’t forget. The “unforgettable dance” is a symbol of a love that left a permanent mark.📝 Sticky Note: “When someone is drowning, that is not the time to teach them how to swim.” A reminder to meet people where they are — not where you want them to be.📞 Call the Hotline: 978-245-6931 — leave a shoutout, your thoughts on this week’s stories, or feedback for the show!💬 Like, comment, rate, and follow — new episodes every week.Episode Segments:👋🏽 00:00 – Intro (Kehlani TikTok audio, show housekeeping, hotline plug)📰 02:35 – Weekly Recap: My History with Dreams🗣️ 20:03 – Talk That Talk: Trump, RFK, Solange and MTV🎧 40:00 – Heavy Rotation: Death to Spotify, Netflix's Boots📝 51:24 – We Gone Be Learning🚂 Follow & Connect:Instagram: @Rue.AlityYouTube: The Rueality PodcastWebsite: www.RueZalez.com
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