3 chapters across the catalog
Singer Seal criticizes Oprah Winfrey for her past association with Harvey Weinstein, sharing a meme that calls out Hollywood hypocrisy. After facing backlash and being told to "stay in his lane," Seal backtracks, leading the hosts to discuss the "sunken place" and the pressure on celebrities to remain in alignment with industry leaders.
Stacey Abrams appears on Stephen Colbert's show to discuss her "Get Out The Vote" efforts in Georgia. Colbert credits her with transforming the state's political landscape. The hosts identify Abrams as a senior member of "The Coven" and the Council on Foreign Relations, questioning her true influence and the source of her funding.
Critic Brandon Avery and the hosts discuss the casting of British actors Daniel Kaluuya and Jody Turner-Smith as the leads in Queen and Slim. While acknowledging Kaluuya's talent in films like Get Out and Black Panther, they express disappointment that roles centering on black American characters are not filled by American actors. They suggest that British actors may be preferred by studios because they are often cheaper or perceived differently by the Hollywood elite.
