Early Addition: Tucker Carlson Thinks Real Men Love Global Warming & Mass Extinction

April 2, 2019, 11:51 a.m.

Because getting off antidepressants isn't easy, check out today's midday links: do Millennials hate booze, potential avocado shortage, Alyssa Milano defends Biden, brain enhancement drugs, Tucker Carlson conniption, and a kitty duet partner.

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  • The Guardian claims that US consumers would run out of avocados in three weeks if Trump makes good on his threat to close down the US-Mexico border.
  • Vox explains America's new recycling crisis.
  • Trump has punted on health care, saying Republicans would not present a health care overhaul proposal until after the 2020 election, which is confusing because he just announced last week that Republicans are the party of health care.
  • Tucker Carlson had a conniption over Chris Hayes, who he said was "what every man would be if feminists ever achieved absolute power in this country: apologetic, bespectacled, and deeply, deeply concerned about global warming and the patriarchal systems that cause it." Is that supposed to be...bad?
  • Do Millennials hate drinking booze, or are they just looking for more moderation with alcohol?
  • Made In America, the Jay-Z-curated two-day festival in Philly that's happening over Labor Day Weekend, released their lineup, including Travis Scott, Cardi B, Juice WRLD, James Blake, Kaskade, Anderson .Paak, Tierra Whack and more.
  • Alyssa Milano defended Joe Biden for some reason.
  • Yankees prospect Tyler Wade got called up by the team yesterday, and had to take an Uber from Pennsylvania to Yankee Stadium to get there on time.
  • If scientists are able to come up with a drug that turbocharges the brain in the future, who should get access to it?
  • Phoebe Bridgers & Conor Oberst performed "Shallow" at Brooklyn Steel last night.
  • Millions of Americans have taken antidepressants for many years. What happens when it's time to stop?
  • Hundreds of thousands of characters have died over the course of Game Of Thrones, but actor Rob Ostlere reflects on being the very first.
  • Elvis Costello and Blondie are going on tour this summer, including a date at Forest Hills Stadium.
  • And finally, find yourself a duet partner this good: