Our Favorite Things, 2025
December 22, 2025
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December 22, 2025
Our Favorite Things, 2025
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Strict Scrutiny Episodes Around December 22, 2025
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Our Favorite Things, 2025
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<p></p><p>It’s that time of year when Leah, Melissa, and Kate put on their influencer hats and recommend the things that made their days a little brighter in 2025. This year, they’re joined by two special guests: rockstar Strict Scrutiny intern Jordan Thomas to share some of his picks, and former Chair of the Federal Election Commission Ellen Weintraub to discuss two of democracy’s favorite things—independent agencies and the regulation of money in politics. </p><p>Favorite things:<br /> </p><ul>
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<strong>WANT</strong><ul>
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<strong>Leah</strong>: <a href="https://cozyearth.com/products/lush-faux-fur-blanket?variant=43644160540852">Cozy Earth Bubble Cuddle Blanket</a>, <a href="https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com/products/just-enough-tinted-moisturizer?srsltid=AfmBOoo1wKr4mXPaw2mBUcjvfZZCMnEF4NEfKAgWFO58GHXhUEWP5RvO">Jones Road Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer</a>
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<strong>Kate</strong>: <a href="https://aventura-x.com/">Aventura electric scooter</a>, <a href="https://gruns.co/pages/first-order#offers?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ag%3A21061399638%3A159698636821%3A700531326123&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=gruns%20gummy&nb_ti=kwd-2245626740539&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=e&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=gruns%20gummy&utm_content=700531326123&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21061399638&gbraid=0AAAAAp051cDnvSm_bDwDkRrRmm9paaTWf&gclid=CjwKCAiAl-_JBhBjEiwAn3rN7XGg_dzFT2Ptq3RjcNrCFoqF-B1GBSVi1bgSFTNE-1pCLkBxP24AABoC22MQAvD_BwE">Grüns Superfood Greens Gummies</a>
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<strong>Melissa</strong>: <a href="https://truebotanicals.com/">True Botanicals</a>, <a href="https://www.elfcosmetics.com/camo-liquid-blush/300234.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqQprG2pCzGz6xyQRmSqwe8MpFHKqxa1LyHfgjzG8Go5HwByj2k">e.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush</a>
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<strong>Jordan</strong>: <a href="https://www.paulmitchell.com/products/lavender-mint-conditioning-leave-in-spray">Tea Tree Leave-In Conditioner</a>, <a href="https://lusterproducts.com/products/pink-oil-moisturizer?srsltid=AfmBOooRO9sTSjrDtVMfUjp33wzTTPdPsgZSVM8Ragj_7kVwaZm7BWpf">Pink Oil Moisturizer</a>, <br /> </li>
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<strong>NEED</strong><ul>
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<strong>Leah</strong>: <a href="https://www.onepeloton.com/classes/stretching">Peloton stretching classes</a>, <a href="https://farmhounds.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopZtoxuI4gPTYXnxhFbq5FETNMmaBDjvg12E2DYhYtJqzlZtflS">Farmhounds</a> dog treats; <a href="https://badlandsranch.com/products/">Badlands Ranch</a> dog food</li>