This week, Mallory Hagan and Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett discuss the chaotic political landscape, touching on hypernormalization of chaos, COVID vaccine controversies, the fuckery of Erica Kirk, and the excitement of Jasmine Crockett. They also talk about what they’re watching, including Taylor Swift’s new Eras Tour docuseries.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Current Events Overview
02:47 News Fatigue
05:18 Product Recommendations and Personal Updates
08:08 COVID Vaccine Controversies
10:46 RFK Jr. and Media Critique
13:34 White House Media Bias and First Amendment Concerns
19:07 The Consequences of Free Speech
19:30 Media Sensation: Erica Kirk’s Viral Moments
24:19 The Aftermath of Tragedy: Erica Kirk’s Public Response
29:59 Critiquing Feminism: The Case of Erica Kirk
34:22 Pop Culture Reflections: TV Shows and Sociopathy
37:20 Exploring New Shows and Performances
40:01 Diving into ‘All Her Fault’ and Its Themes
40:45 The Mental Load and Women’s Roles
44:06 Taylor Swift: Fame, Fatigue, and the Arrows Tour
48:44 Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Campaign and Texas Politics
52:01 Looking Ahead: Reflections and Future Aspirations
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