Episode 242: Mariah Carey’s Vegas Christmas, Defiant Nuns, & Amazon’s New Driverless Taxis

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Crossroads Cream Ale from Terre Haute Brewing Company . She reviews her weekend in Indiana , performing shows in Terre Haute and at Caesars Southern Indiana and eating shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo’s in Indy. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (16:25): Kathleen shares news announcing that Jelly Roll met Pope Leo at the Vatican, Tom Brady is causing ripples in the NFL , and Taylor Swift allegedly arrived at the Chiefs vs Eagles game behind bulletproof glass . TASTING MENU (1:46): Kathleen samples Broad Ripple Chip Co . Sweet & Spicy chips, Monastery Baked Goods Ranch Prayer Pretzels , and Lay’s Loaded Nacho chips . UPDATES (21:12): Kathleen shares updates on Red Lobster’s reinvention of Endless Shrimp , Bill Belichick’s girlfriend is denied trademarks , The Wizard of Oz saves the Sphere , Prince Harry kneels to King Charles , and Coachella’s 2026 lineup has been released . HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (46:20): Kathleen reveals that a tree kangaroo has reappeared in New Guinea after vanishing for 90 years . FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS ( ): Kathleen shares articles on a cruise ship passenger who jumped off a ship to avoid a gambling debt , AOL is discontinuing dial-up internet service , Mariah Carey makes a major Christmas announcement , John Daly sets a new PGA record , rare pink dolphins are spotted in Louisiana , Finland is introducing a four-day work week , defiant nuns flee their care home , Celebrity Cruises is launching new river ships in 2027 , Amazon rolls out Zoox driverless taxis in Vegas , fireflies are disappearing , and Girl Scouts are releasing a new cookie flavor in 2026 . SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:20:33): Kathleen reads about St. Anastasia of Sirmium , patron saint of martyrs, weavers, widows and those suffering from poison. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (40:22): Kathleen recommends watching “ The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets ” on Peacock. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:14:14): Kathleen reads highlights of Michael Jordan’s latest free medical clinic opening in North Carolina , and lost cat Charlie ran away from home and traveled 30 miles to get to his favorite pub .