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The Snack: Love Island, DCC, and the Reflecting Pool Scandal

Jun 25, 20261h 2m
Summary

In this episode of Girls Gotta Eat, the hosts dive into a variety of topics, beginning with a personal check-in regarding a recent move that has shifted the podcast’s usual dynamic. The conversation quickly pivots to a mix of pop culture updates and bizarre current events. The hosts discuss the viral, low-key wedding reveals of Dua Lipa, praising her ability to balance superstar status with privacy, and weigh in on Anne Hathaway’s pregnancy announcement. They also touch on the ongoing, lighthearted speculation surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, imagining how they might navigate pre-wedding festivities. The episode takes a sharp turn into political and cultural absurdity, specifically focusing on the scandal involving the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The hosts detail the misuse of taxpayer funds, the disastrous "no-bid" contract to repaint the pool, and the resulting chaos of peeling paint and algae. Finally, they close with the humorous reality of tourists visiting for a major sporting event, noting that the TSA has had to issue warnings to travelers trying to smuggle ranch dressing through security.

Updated Jun 25, 2026

About This Episode

Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Ashley’s reaction to Rayna moving Dua Lipa’s wedding dress + pics Anne Hathaway 's baby announcement Taylor and Travis bachelor/bachelorette parties The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drama Kraft launches TSA-friendly ranch dressing TV/movie reviews: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Love Island USA (in our listeners’ words), Voicemails for Isabelle Headlines: Brooklyn Beckham Doordash drama, Olivia Rodrigo’s all-female fest, Keke Palmer and Sean Evans, Ben Stiller is making a Knicks documentary Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Lola Blankets: Get 40% off select products at lolablankets.com with code GIRLSGOTTAEAT. FP Movement: Shop their full line of activewear http://fpmovement.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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