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Obsession and What’s Making Us Happy

May 15, 2026 · 23m

Summary

Glenn Weldon, Jordan Cruciola, and Monica Castillo review the horror film *Obsession*, praising its twist on romantic tropes and Indy Navarrete’s terrifying performance. They discuss how the movie critiques toxic relationships and consent through its dark narrative. The episode concludes with the hosts sharing their current favorites: Robert Caro’s *The Power Broker*, the Apple TV+ series *Margot’s Got Money Troubles*, and the Netflix drama *Legends*.

Topics discussed

Capella University Sponsor Message Introduction to Obsession and Guests Initial Reactions and Visual Style Indy Navarrete's Performance Analysis Themes of Consent and Toxic Relationships New Filmmaking Pipeline and Bear's Moral Failures Comedy Elements and Final Verdict NPR Program Promos Monica: The Power Broker and Urban History Jordan: Margot's Got Money Troubles Glenn: Legends on Netflix Outro and Additional NPR Promos
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