7 chapters across the catalog
Piers Morgan recounts his early interactions with Meghan Markle, whom he followed on Twitter during her time on the show *Suits*. They met at a local pub in Kensington just before her first date with Prince Harry. The hosts use this story to highlight the irony of Morgan criticizing "loverboy" tactics while having attempted to woo Markle himself.
April Rainn discusses the importance of having marginalized people in the Academy to view films through a different lens. However, the hosts argue that corporate diversity initiatives often become a "homogenous catch-all" that fails to address the specific needs of individual groups while keeping the C-suite unchanged.
Lizzie Cundey describes meeting Meghan Markle at a charity dinner and being tasked with looking after her while she was an actress visiting from Vancouver. The hosts highlight the discrepancy between Markle's California origins and the mention of Vancouver, noting that the show Suits filmed in Canada. They suggest Markle's entry into the royal social circle was a coordinated hand-off between various media handlers rather than a chance encounter.
Wendy Williams reveals that Meghan Markle once contacted her talent department seeking a role as a fashion expert or runway model before her engagement to Prince Harry. The hosts discuss Markle's role in the television series Suits, characterizing it as "predictive programming" for her future royal life. They critique her acting abilities and suggest her career trajectory involved aggressive networking to move from minor television roles to global prominence.
The case of New York real estate broker Alice Mason is highlighted as an example of a prominent woman who lived as white for 35 years. The hosts transition to Meghan Markle, describing her as "racially ambiguous" and discussing her entry into the British Royal bloodlines. They also touch on Prince Harry being "shunned" for turning his back on his royal lineage.
Attorney Benjamin Crump is identified as a key figure in the case, representing the Jean family in a civil capacity. The hosts critique Crump's use of the phrase "living while black" and compare his business model to that of Al Sharpton, focusing on leveraging public outrage for multi-million dollar settlements. They argue that Crump uses a "ground game" of social media trending and street protests to pressure the legal system and secure payouts.
The hosts discuss Meghan Markle as a modern example of "passing" and racial ambiguity. They suggest her marriage to Prince Harry is used as propaganda for a diversifying England. They critique the "optics" of her wedding, noting the absence of her father and the emphasis on her black heritage only when it serves a specific narrative.
