Topic: Grand Rapids

Michigan hospitals report record numbers of COVID-19 patients, leading to severe strain on emergency departments. At Mercy Health St. Mary's in Grand Rapids, the hospital president was seen wearing scrubs to assist staff, which the hosts attribute to a nursing shortage caused by vaccine mandates. Meanwhile, New York Governor Kathy Hochul claims a direct correlation between low vaccination rates and high hospitalization numbers.

Sarah from Grand Rapids and Kelly from Minnesota sent donations, with Kelly providing handmade pottery to the hosts. Kelly requested relationship karma following a split on Mother's Day and job karma for her new teaching position in a different school district. The hosts acknowledged the high quality of the pottery and thanked the associate executive producers for their support.