What’s Next 398 (Complain In Person, Define Sp_z, Nicole Thompson)

On this episode, I discuss an upcoming Public Service Commission meeting in Princeton and how we all need to work on making our complaints in person at the places where they count most. Then, the popular artist Lizzo changed a song lyric due to backlash from many who called it "ableist". I discuss the offending lyric, examples of words of other words with offensive origins or connotations, and ask where does this word fall in the overall spectrum of offensiveness? Finally, an interview with Nicole Thompson (House Manager & Programming Director - Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corporation) about the upcoming Dave Matthews Tribute Band Concert and other events at the 2 venues she's in charge of.