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 covers another job interview grind, connecting with long-lost family on 23 & Me, and the mindset I’m wrapping the week with.Then in Tea in the Streets ☕:TikTok now belongs to the USA — what Trump’s executive order means for national security, the algorithm, and U.S.-China relations.Gaza famine update — over 2 million people facing extreme hunger, disrupted aid, and healthcare collapse.NASA finds potential ancient biosignatures on Mars — the strongest candidate for microbial life yet.Bad Bunny threat — what we know, what’s unconfirmed, and the federal response.Cardi B’s Am I the Drama? debuts #1 on Billboard 200 — breaking records and proving a comeback can be powerful.Candace Owens conspiracies — from FBI cover-up claims to funeral exclusions.Heavy Rotation 🎧:Rauw Alejandro’s new album — a mix of salsa, reggaeton, pop, and jazz influences.Doja Cat’s Vie — 15 tracks of ’80s-inspired pop, funk, R&B, and hip-hop.We Gone Be Learning:Random fact: Puerto Rico has 3 of the world’s 5 bioluminescent bays, including Mosquito Bay, the brightest on Earth.Spanish Word of the Day: Diache — an expression of surprise or disbelief common in Caribbean Spanish.Sticky Note: “You come from somewhere broken, yet you stand. Your life matters, your health matters, and you matter.”📞 Leave a voicemail: 978-245-6931💬 Like, comment, rate, and follow! New episodes every week.Episode Segments:👋🏽 00:00 – Intro (Kehlani TikTok audio, voicemail feature, housekeeping)📰 02:14 – Weekly Recap: Interviews, family reconnections, mindset☕ 15:28 – Tea in the Streets: TikTok U.S., Gaza, NASA Mars, Bad Bunny, Cardi B🎧 49:00 – Heavy Rotation: Rauw Alejandro, Doja Cat, Candace Owens📝 56:56 – WE GONE BE LEARNING🚂 Follow & Connect:Instagram: ⁠@Rue.Ality⁠YouTube: ⁠The Rueality Podcast⁠Website: ⁠www.RueZalez.com

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