This is an election season where many journalists and voters are having a difficult time relating to the motivations of those who have views that differ wildly from their own. So it might be a good time to take Newshour’s Do you live in a bubble quiz.

+ In addition to his humor, Garry Shandling was famous among fellow entertainers for hosting basketball pick-up games at his house. His friends got together for one last game in his honor.

+ Design is spreading. All the way to Motel 6. We’ll leave the app-controlled light on for you.

+ We’ve got a Madagascar Vanilla shortage.

+ I know it’s my job, but I can’t adequately describe this opinion piece other than to say it’s bad, but in an oddly enjoyable way. What I remember about Merrick Garland from junior high.