Blind Drug Mules: Framed By Cartels, The Mass X-odus to BlueSky, & Why Are Dating Apps Dying?

NEWSGIRLS

In this episode, a NEWSGIRLS original investigation into Mexican cartels hiding drugs on unsuspecting Americans crossing the border (00:49). These victims are called blind mules and cases have been increasing, even reaching the Supreme Court. 

Then Wren & Mabel explore why millions of users are deactivating their X accounts and soaring into BlueSky (13:18). Is Elon Musk the “free speech absolutist” he claims to be? 

Finally, the newsgirls sit down with dating expert Ilana Dunn to learn why singles are shifting back to meeting IRL (25:15). Formerly at Hinge, Ilana gives the inside scoop on dating app’s true motivations and whether they’re here to stay. 

SOURCES: https://publuu.com/flip-book/685660/1608020

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