Handling Minor Inconveniences, an Astrological Spelling Bee, and LOUISIANA v. CALLAIS

In this week's episode of *Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness*, Jonathan dives into his latest personal growth journey, sharing his efforts to manage minor inconveniences—like a hotel in San Francisco with overwhelming perfume and chlorine smells—and his struggle with compulsive buying, especially of duplicates like Dries Van Noten sweatshirts and scarves. He also reveals his new creative pursuit: 'horse practice,' inspired by childhood memories of Indiana horse paintings and a desire to reconnect with his artistic roots. The episode features a fun astrology-themed spelling bee with Chris, where they tackle words like 'eudaimonic' and 'modalities,' followed by a deep dive into the recent Supreme Court ruling in *Louisiana v. Callais*, which struck down a congressional map creating a second majority-Black district, sparking concern over the erosion of voting rights and the rise of political gerrymandering. Jonathan critiques the court’s decision as enabling further voter suppression, especially ahead of the 2028 elections, and calls for increased civic engagement and resilience in protecting democracy. The episode closes with practical makeup tips for preventing lipstick feathering, a heartfelt shoutout to Mario Badescu facial spray as the 'hot bitch of the week,' and a preview of the upcoming guest, astrologer Lisa Kelly.