Topic: Tiffany Haddish

Comedian Tiffany Haddish praises Will Smith for standing up for his wife, calling the moment a success for Black manhood. She argues that the world has forgotten the importance of men protecting their families. The hosts analyze how this narrative was pushed as a meme to frame the violence as a positive act of protection.

The hosts argue that the 94th Academy Awards were the culmination of years of diversity pressure. They criticize the inclusion of non-Black political elements, such as the focus on Ukraine, during what was supposed to be a milestone for Black production in Hollywood.