12PointFive Minutes

S4E12 - In the season finale of 12PointFive Minutes , hosts Liz Whitehead and Jared L. Kelly hit the record button on their most daring near-future predictions. Moving past the usual tech hype, they dive into the human cost of AI—asking what replaces the "dignity of work" when entry-level and middle-management jobs evaporate, and why the erosion of our educational system through AI educators might...

S4E11 - In this episode of 12PointFive Minutes , co-hosts Jared L. Kelly and Liz Whitehead dive into a massive cultural and economic phenomenon hitting the South Side of Chicago: the upcoming opening of the Obama Presidential Center . Far from a stale, traditional archives building, this highly anticipated hybrid space is set to feature the first-ever fully digital presidential library, a striking...

S4E10 - Jared and Liz are back for an explosive Episode 10 of 12PointFive Minutes , diving into one of the most significant economic shifts in human history: The Great Wealth Transfer to Women. According to a groundbreaking McKinsey study, a staggering $124 Trillion is set to change hands, transferring power and capital directly to women by 2048. In this "Crazy, Scary, Genius, and Hilarious" episo...

The World Cup is coming to North America, and it’s bringing a massive wave of the crazy, the scary, the genius, and the downright hilarious! In this episode of 12.5 Minutes, hosts Jared Kelly and Liz Whitehead dive headfirst into the chaotic reality of the world's biggest sports tournament landing on our shores. From the back-alley politics of FIFA's inner circle to the shocking ticket fees and su...

This episode of 12PointFive Minutes explores the growing trend of Americans seeking to relocate abroad due to rising concerns over national safety, political stability, and financial security. The hosts categorize these motivations using a framework of crazy, scary, genius, and hilarious scenarios, ranging from a family’s ill-fated move to Russia to the strategic benefits of digital nomad visas in...

In this podcast episode, hosts Jared Kelly and Liz Whitehead discuss the remarkable economic influence of high-growth, women-owned businesses. Whitehead highlights the Women Presidents Organization conference , noting that the top 50 fastest-growing female-led companies collectively generate over $8.5 billion in annual revenue . The conversation addresses the scary reality that women often face gr...

Jared Kelly and Liz Whitehead break down why women’s basketball is booming right now—from record NCAA and WNBA viewership to NIL’s impact on player earnings. They talk safety and pay gaps, Brittney Griner’s 2022 ordeal, and the player-founded Unrivaled 3-on-3 league backed by big-name investors. Plus, laughs and lessons from Dawn Staley’s leadership and on-court fire, and a quick sidebar on Shaq c...

Jared Kelly and Liz Whitehead break down a headline-making court case about social media and mental health, and what it could mean for parents, teens, and all of us. In this fast, funny 13-minute chat, they weigh the good, the bad, and the addictive—and share a simple “two-week detox” idea that might actually help.

Jared Kelly and Liz Whitehead are back with a fast, funny, and fiery chat on 12PointFive Minutes all about autonomous vehicles. From Waymo’s left-turn woes to real-life street chaos, this one brings the Crazy Scary Genius Hilarious energy from start to finish.

In this fast, funny, and a little bit spicy episode, Jared Kelly and Liz Whitehead react to headlines about NASA spending $20B to build a lunar base near the South Pole. They weigh the hype, the costs, the recent space mishaps, and why pop-culture takes (hi, Kim K) still spark big reactions. Come for the laughs, stay for the questions about priorities back on Earth.

In this episode of 12PointFive Minutes, Jared Kelly and Liz Whitehead react to the airport chaos tied to a partial government shutdown—TSA funding, diverted passenger fees, safety concerns in the skies, and an eyebrow-raising headline about Elon Musk offering to cover TSA salaries. It’s a quick, candid chat that swings from scary to hilarious with plenty of “oh, no” moments.

Welcome back to 12PointFive Minutes—the show that blends intelligent conversation with humor. This episode opens with a moment you don’t hear every day: Jared offering an apology on behalf of all men. As he jokes about the imaginary “men’s meetings,” he lands a real point—accountability matters. That theme threads through everything Liz and Jared unpack next: a lawsuit against Grok’s “spicy mode,”...

Liz Whitehead and Jared L. Kelly launch a new season of 12PointFive Minutes focused on Crazy, Scary, Genius, and Hilarious stories in the news.

S3Ep12 - In this episode, the hosts break down the biggest 2026 Winter Olympics moments—from the US women’s hockey team’s dominance to Norway’s medal surge—while opening up about the mindset, pressure, and everyday lives behind elite athletes. It’s informative, entertaining, and totally bingeable. Key takeaways: The US women’s hockey team dominated the tournament with a 31–1 goal differential and...

12PointFive Minutes : S3E11 - In this episode, the hosts are exploring a simple but loaded question: What should the Super Bowl halftime show represent—especially when the NFL is both a business chasing global reach and a league rooted in U.S. culture? This year’s show, the so‑called “Bad Bunny Bowl,” sat right in the center of that tension. The numbers were massive, the visuals were layered, and...

12PointFive Minutes : S3E10 - In this episode, a 24-year-old aspiring Mars traveler is preparing for a one-way mission while key research resources face cuts and AI is discovering new unknown space objects—raising the stakes on what we don’t know yet in space. Key takeaways : A young woman inspired since age three aims to go to Mars, raising big questions about risk, purpose, and whether a return...

12PointFive Minutes: S3E09 - In this episode, the hosts dive into the “Gen Z doesn’t talk” debate, Adulting 101 classes, sky‑high healthcare costs, podcasting and a PBS tote bag moment you need to hear about. Key takeaways: Gen Z is often more comfortable typing than talking, which can make phone calls and tense conversations harder. Some colleges are offering “adulting 101” to teach basics like c...

12PointFive Minutes: S3-Ep08 - In this episode, the automobile industry needs its own GPS directions as the future seems uncertain, eclectic vehicles are taking losses and autonomous cars are endangering customers. Key takeaways: Elon Musk’s take that people “won’t need to worry about retirement in 20 years” lands as out of touch to the hosts, who point to missed promises like Hyperloop and roof s...

12PointFive Minute s: S3-Ep07 - In this episode, the co-hosts share controversial concerns about Joe Rogan’s thoughts on Jesus, a financially hurtful hospital ride and riding fast and furious through the court systems with Michael Jordan, 50 Cent’s Diddy documentary, and federal attacks on fonts. Key takeaways : The hosts kick off with a “crazy” topic: Joe Rogan’s idea that Jesus could return as a...

12PointFive Minutes: S3-Ep06 - In this episode, the co-hosts delve into a story of family abandonment with a surprising ending, kicking a mother at a low point, "Tupac" update, and a divorce flex on the front lawn. References: Kayaker Chaos $9,000 Surprise Tupac Style Divorced in Texas

12PointFive Minutes: S3-Ep05 - In this episode, the co-hosts cover the most expensive “blue collar” boots ever sold, the frightful fall at the Miss Universe contest, young guys solving a problem that the government could not, and the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. References: Pharrell x Timberland Miss Jamaica Falls Hard Rent Stabilized Housing Halftime show

12PointFive Minutes: S3-Ep04 - In this episode, the co-hosts discuss Megyn Kelly’s defense of Epstein, the guilty guys who haven’t been called out yet, the brilliance of futurism via animation and aging yourself with your keyboard. Key takeaways: The hosts react to a viral media moment and question basic journalism standards and editing. They talk about how powerful people tied to the Epstein stor...

12PointFive Minutes: S3-Ep03 - In this episode, the co-hosts explore tariffs on pasta, a mysterious discovery, Gamma AI, “major concerns” about a hyphenated last name and the hilarity of one of the best Hollywood talents our generation has ever seen. Key Takeaways: Pasta price shock: a proposal that could raise tariffs on imported Italian pasta by 107%—and what that means for food budgets, comfort...

12PointFive Minutes: S3-Ep02 - In Season 3 Liz and Jared explore hot topics that are Crazy, Scary, Genius, and Hilarious! In this episode, the co-hosts explore the continuing legal troubles of a national bank, a shocking AI performer and the case of sandwich assault. Key takeaways: An $85M settlement by a major San Francisco–based bank allegedly over sham “diverse candidate” interviews ended up pa...

12PointFive Minutes: S3-Ep01 - Liz and Jared take on air travel and recent elections in Detroit and New York and what that means for the parties involved. The co-hosts return for Season 3 to explore hot topics that are Crazy, Scary, Genius, and Hilarious! References: Air Traffic Controllers UPS Crash Detroit’s New Mayor New York’s New Mayor