A reported CO2 shortage in Germany and Mexico is linked to difficulties in sourcing carbonated beverages like Topo Chico. The discussion segues into a humorous rebrand of Korean side-dish pickles as "K-Crew" or "Korean Crudité."
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A reported CO2 shortage in Germany and Mexico is linked to difficulties in sourcing carbonated beverages like Topo Chico. The discussion segues into a humorous rebrand of Korean side-dish pickles as "K-Crew" or "Korean Crudité."

Dr. Oz Crudité Video, Republican Voter Perceptions
A viral video of Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dr. Oz shopping for "crudité" sparked a discussion on whether the term is too "elitist" for average voters. The hosts question whether Republican voters are actually offended by the French term or if the controversy is a manufactured critique of Oz's perceived lack of connection to the working class.
Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz is trailing John Fetterman in Pennsylvania Senate polling following a viral video of Oz shopping for "crudité." Fetterman's campaign reportedly raised $500,000 by mocking Oz's use of the term and his perceived lack of connection to everyday voters. Critics argue the media is over-indexing on this gaffe to distract from substantive policy issues.