Upworthy Weekly podcast: Gen X’s teachers, Arnold’s graduation advice, how to stop misinformation

Alison and Tod talk about things teachers did in the ‘80s and ‘90s that wouldn’t fly today, a beauty pageant contestant who refuses to wear makeup and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s advice to graduates.

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Photo credit: Array – Upworthy Weekly podcast for September 3, 2022

On this week’s episode of “Upworthy Weekly,” Alison and Tod talk about the things teachers did in the ‘80s and ‘90s that just wouldn’t fly today. They also discuss a beauty pageant contestant who refuses to wear makeup, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s advice to graduates and how to stop misinformation online.

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