Social Media, Politics, and The Perfect Cupcake with Tez Soloman

In this episode of My Slice of Life, Maddie is joined by her dear friend Tez Soloman for a heartfelt chat about the messy relationship we all seem to have with social media, and how politics can make us feel divided before a real conversation even begins. Together, they reflect on the pull of old comforts—whether that’s the familiar structure of academia, the nostalgia of rewatching The West Wing, or even finding reassurance in Substack articles that have offered a surprising sense of calm during this time.

And because no good conversation is complete without something sweet, this one happened over what they both deemed the perfect chocolate cupcake.

Join them for an easy, thoughtful exchange between friends, full of honesty, warmth, and a little bit of nostalgia.