On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss mass layoffs hitting the federal government. Then, they dissect a recently published letter from the New York Times, which poses the question: can dating women of color solve my racism? Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------Recommendations:SAM: The Year of the Slug - Caroline RoseZACH: <a href="https://www.thefader.com/2025/02/11/kelela-in-the-blue-light-stream" target="_blank">Kelela’s “In The Blue Light” </a>SAEED: <a href="https://griffinpoetryprize.com/poem/just-the-wind-for-a-sound-softly-phillips/" target="_blank">Just the Wind for a Sound, Softly Carl Phillips</a>
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A weekly podcast where Sam Sanders, Saeed Jones, and Zach Stafford make sense of what’s going on in news and culture – and how it all feels. Vibe Check is your favorite group chat, come to life. 

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