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April 16, 2026 | Wake Up Classy 97

Wake Up Classy 97 The Podcast

Published
April 16, 2026
Duration
56:57
Summary source
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Last updated
May 21, 2026

Discusses ai, society, culture.

Summary

Wake Up Classy 97 with Josh & Chantel from Thursday, April 16th, 2026 / Josh and Chantel are back today with a freshly cleaned studio, Chicago gave 316,000 students instant library access with just their school ID, a Japanese fire sergeant got suspended for making his employees beta-test his homemade board games, Starbucks' new AI powered ordering app, te…

The hosts prepare for a studio open house, discussing tidying efforts, a new Chicago library program for students, a Japanese sergeant's board game suspension, and Starbucks' AI drink suggestions. They also cover a daughter's track injury, Rick Moranis' return in Spaceballs, teens' changing job trends, and historica…

Key takeaways

  • The podcast studio underwent a cleanup for an open house event, highlighting the importance of maintaining a professional appearance.
  • Chicago's new program, the 81 Club, provides students with instant access to library resources, removing barriers like paperwork and lack of permanent addresses.
  • Teens are shifting away from traditional jobs like babysitting and bagging groceries, opting instead for entrepreneurial activities such as reselling clothes online and content creation.

Why this matters

Understanding these trends in professional environments, educational access, and youth employment can help businesses and educators adapt to changing societal norms and expectations.

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Show notes

Wake Up Classy 97 with Josh & Chantel from Thursday, April 16th, 2026 / Josh and Chantel are back today with a freshly cleaned studio, Chicago gave 316,000 students instant library access with just their school ID, a Japanese fire sergeant got suspended for making his employees beta-test his homemade board games, Starbucks' new AI powered ordering app, teens aren't bagging groceries anymore, the history of "segmented sleep", baby animal science, the world's oldest competitive croquet player, Ric

Themes

  • ai
  • society
  • culture
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