Hart announces the renewal of Big Little Lies (HBO) (00:41), Ana De Armas converting to Scientology for her new beau (05:18), and Youtube's exceptional growth as a money making platform (09:50). Elizabeth tells us what negatively affects our memory (19:19) and how to improve it (25:25).

Links from today’s episode

Big Little Lies S3:

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/big-little-lies-season-3-hbo-1236515250/

Neal Mohan at brandcast:

https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/youtube-q2-2025-earnings-ad-revenue-alphabet-1236468214/

7 causes of forgetfulness:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/7-common-causes-of-forgetfulness-201302225923

Exercise on memory:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-can-boost-your-memory-and-thinking-skills

Sleep and Exercise on Memory:

https://www.uchealth.org/today/boost-memory-role-of-sleep-and-exercise-in-memory-building/

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