Eighth Grade and What’s Making Us Happy
Eighth Grade and What’s Making Us Happy
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This week, we’re talking about Bo Burnam’s breakout festival hit Eighth Grade. Kayla Day, played by Elsie Fisher, is a middle-schooler who gives pep talks on YouTube and yearns for friends she can talk to. Guest: New York Times editor Aisha Harris.