Congratulations, Class of 2026! You're entering adulthood just in time for economic instability, AI disruption, housing unaffordability, the collapse of democracy and whatever fresh hell comes next. This week, the gang skips the motivational BS and shares the advice they wish someone had given them at 18, including do weird things while you're young, don't rush into marriage or kids, learn a trade, demand more money, and remember who's really responsible for the mess you're inheriting.

Also, Jeff Bezos discovers nurses pay taxes and CBS finds new ways to embarrass itself.

(0:00:00) Intro

(0:03:07) Meredith’s leather bag obsession got worse

(0:05:47) Jay can’t find anything to do in Denver

(0:15:19) Sounds of the Week: The Boss sends off Stephen Colbert

(0:20:10) Sounds of the Week: Young journalist takes down

(0:27:13) Sounds of the Week: Jeff Bezos on wealth, taxes, and income inequality

(0:44:45) Advice to the Class of 2026

Songs:

“Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day

“Here’s to the Night” by Eve 6

“100 Years” by Five for Fighting

Notes:

“Only in Monroe” with Stephen Colbert - May 22, 2026 (0:19:05)
After "The Late Show" Series Finale, Will All Of Late Night Television Be Destroyed? (0:19:48)
Former “60 Minutes” correspondent Cecilia Vega’s Instagram post about CBS shakeup (0:22:27)
Just How Progressive Is the U.S. Tax Code? (0:36:00)
One of Ashley St. Clair’s social media rants (0:38:41)