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COURIER here 👋 If you’re receiving this, it means you’re one of the most engaged members of our audience – so first and foremost, thank you! We wanted you to get the first look at our new show, How Is This Better? with Akilah Hughes. We hope you enjoy!


It’s time to ask: How Is This Better?

Spoiler alert: we're cooked.

Akilah Hughes
May 22
 
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We're constantly bombarded by grifters who claim to have all the answers. From Donald Trump’s empty (obviously) promises to "make America great" to tech bros who say they're making the world a "better place." But here we are in 2025 – and planes are falling from the damn sky, senseless trade wars are driving higher prices and economic instability, and so-called “social” media and AI are making everyone more isolated and lonelier than ever. I’ve had enough. I’m finally asking, in my new show with COURIER, How Is This Better?

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This show will cover everything from politics to entertainment to tech and late-stage capitalism – challenging those grifters who control our government, our attention, and so much of our daily lives.

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