April Fools in the News This week the ladies didn't read a book, they read the headlines. In this perfectly timed “fake book club” episode, the hosts showed up ready to connect, laugh, and unpack what’s happening in the world. The episode leans into current events, and pop culture shaping the timeline, from global tensions and viral AI-generated propaganda circulating out of Iran and the US, to the cultural conversation sparked by Druski’s Erika Kirk parody. They also touch on the recent Verzuz matchup  between Tyrese and Tank, insights from Jay-Z’s recent interview with GQ, and much more. Just a reminder that this “book club” is really about showing up, staying curious, and having real conversations. Cheers!🥂 *Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you! Moni: To our health and to tennis legend Geal Monfils for flexin on em'. https://www.tiktok.com/@tennistv/video/7556147923906563350?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ga%C3%ABl_Monfils  Kat: To my mom for being willing to kill for me💕🥰 (Hypothetically of course) and to the No Kings Protesters. https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/28/us/live-news/no-kings-protests-03-28-26 Iran using AI and social media for propaganda targeting the U.S. Iran:https://www.tiktok.com/@theroguednc/video/7621280642298432799?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/iran-using-ai-information-war-202009332.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMrF6A7QLl-Y1JE4SuUXmQPYPxLKslKz2s7iBtO5mY1ywyziFZQZjeEK30kiNXLfBrKeqYXmJD83FQ_SoZ-DwRX09Ktt-BdwCCma9shnMEvVywPgWM9ST3-mpNh99sEnK7YHmSbNXOTH-XFzJ9X58OJ9NWCHb5vmmMKkw8Shcveb%20:https://www.tiktok.com/@theroguednc/video/7620511457226296606?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc DHS shutdown:https://apnews.com/article/senate-tsa-homeland-security-airports-trump-672467393ae043e47938874e7aaddcd6 Donald Trump and norm-breaking behavior (including discussions around currency symbolism) Donald Trump Article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/trump-to-break-currency-tradition-with-signature/gm-GM336D592A?gemSnapshotKey=GM336D592A-snapshot-1&uxmode=ruby Perception gap: Markwayne Mullin vs. Ketanji Brown Jackson qualifications. Who is the real DEI Hire. Meritocracy vs Bias Patronage/Nepotism LaGuardia-related aviation safety and pilot fatigue concerns LaGuardia Airport Article:https://www.npr.org/2026/03/24/nx-s1-5759710/laguardia-airport-plane-crashhttps://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/pilotsafetybrochures/media/fatigue.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.comCharlie Kirk not wanting a black pilot: Black pilots aren’t the problem, broken systems are. Mike Braun pushes for TPUSA in Indiana public schools: https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/braun-pushes-for-christian-aligned-turning-point-usa-clubs-in-indiana-schools Druski parody of white conservative women Druski Article: https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/backwoodsaltar/druski-parody-white-conservative-womanNew Jack Harlow album “MONICA” backlash :https://www.reddit.com/r/fantanoforever/comments/1rtvssq/jack_harlow_says_he_got_blacker_when_discussing/ https://www.theroot.com/jack-harlow-said-he-got-blacker-and-the-internet-is-out-2000095274 Jack Harlow guessing R&B songs: https://www.tiktok.com/@201byrd/video/7097208871822970158?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Big LATTO Pregnant: https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/26/latto-boyfriend-21-savage-speaks-out-about-pregnancy/ Jay Z GQ Interview:https://www.gq.com/story/jay-z-cover-interview-april-2026 Tank Verzuz Tyreese: https://youtu.be/telXQw1_c8I?si=qclcDtVT6oK8x2bq J. Cole, Cameron interview: https://youtu.be/CYOoxs6rd6g?si=Vsn5Lb72rdotUKWk Time to challenge Argentina’s white European self-image, black history experts say | Argentina |The Guardian: https://share.google/IUVwKVuwcyaUyNaUp Why Trump is giving Argentina a $20 billion lifeline to help its flailing economy | PBS News:https://share.google/s0qqt1adcuzSeJdB3 Louis Armstrong and the spy: How the CIA used him as a ‘trojan horse’ in Congo | Louis Armstrong | The Guardian https://share.google/MTliowlJHv2B105JC Patrice Lumumba: Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM https://share.google/LdIgMmKvrJ6vxJZBx On The Next Episide📚: The House on Mango Street a Novel by Sandra Cisneros **Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at https://gmail.com/ with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here 👉🏾https://linktr.ee/FabpodPlease subscribe to https://www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.comto enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate and review the show. Thank you!

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i will keep saying KELLY ROWLAND. when they say who can Ciara have a #VERZUZ with. (if Kelly really performs songs in her catalog)

Dilemma
Can’t Nobody
Like This
Work
Ghetto
Still in Love With My Ex
Bad Habit
Here We Go w/Trina
Daylight
Motivation
When Love Takes Over
Commander

Somebody saying “Now I’m not the biggest fan of her voice but I do like her songs and she got that energy” about LeToya 😂😂

Why folks can’t just compliment a person ? 🤣🤣 #Verzuz

#Verzuz

That Turtleneck 🤣 #verzuz

Where are the videos of Jamie from
#Verzuz.

This website has barely any media because so many Black sites are still on Twitter

So um.... I didn't know that a #Verzuz happened last night 😬.. how was it?

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I got it stuck in my head so I had to find a good video of TUR-TLE-NECK 😂😂😂 #Verzuz

I guess that was my fault for thinking #Verzuz was only a thing during the pandemic!

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MY #VERZUZ OPINION

MY #VERZUZ OPINION

Inside joke! 😂😂😂😂
#Verzuz #VerzuzTankvsTyrese

Stayed up too late last night and past my bedtime, but I enjoyed Tank vs Tyrese #Verzuz 🎵

johnta!!! i thoroughly loved his #verzuz

Hit songs or rape allegations which one won the #verzuz?

I hope Tyrese dropped his Coca-Cola advert. 🤣🤣 #VERZUZ

Is this cowriter of Under supposed to be comedy?? #verzuz

Did the #Verzuz break this app?

Here are the #Top10 trending hashtags on #Bluesky the past hour:

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Tyrese Darnell Gibson! Thank YOU for reminding me that you deserve your mf flowers! 💐 #Verzuz

Just a reminder Donald Trump kept us from seeing Ginuwine tonight…I also won’t be explaining further #verzuz

Tank is such a great songwriter. It was a missed opportunity to not put him against another songwriter and do some vintage #Verzuz storytelling

Ok time for Bruno Mars vs Justin Timberlake! Ok bye 👋🏽 #Verzuz

This interview is exactly what I be saying! YES, Tank! 👏🏾 I say this all the time, esp about these newer artists. The folks aren't doing their homework anymore, they don't study music & don't know nothing about music & it def shows in their work.
#Verzuz #TankVTyrese #TankTyrese

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Tank definitely won.
Almost lost pullin in Trey tho
The mishap of leavin early then coming back, sank Tyrese. #Turtleneck
#Verzuz

Chingy and Jamie Milkman Foxx were the real winners #Verzuz

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i mean it had its high points but all-in-all—meh #verzuz

Nobody wins. Started off bad, ended worse. Do better #verzuz

That’s what this big ass CNN table was for? For them to do interviews with Ebro and homeboy.?? #Verzuz