From JusTrend To Kelly 10/12: Kelly Clarkson, Ben Shapiro, ICE, BBC News
Summary
The hosts discuss the flexibility of childless friends versus the chaos of parenting, including a humorous take on watching Twilight. They debate the underrated value of meditation for stress and the overrated myth of Columbus, highlighting the displacement of Indigenous peoples. The episode also covers the viral controversy over Kelly Clarkson’s complaint about a Brooklyn store and the backlash against Ben Shapiro for "cursing" the Chicago White Sox, alongside news that Danny Trejo was allegedly misled into his role in Shapiro’s film.
Topics discussed
Halloween parties, costumes, and Mark Twain Mullen
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Intro: Crows and the underrated/overrated theme
Underrated: Twilight and the persistence of vampires
Overrated: Peace and calm as a coping mechanism
Kids roaming free vs. urban safety concerns
Planned obsolescence in cars and electronics
Overrated: Early Halloween costume planning
The 130-year gap between Columbus and Pilgrims
Overrated: Art-directed holiday decorations
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Kelly Clarkson's dispute with a Brooklyn puzzle store
Ben Shapiro, Danny Trejo, and the ICE movie
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ICE tactics and the shooting of Oscar Belgol
BBC News adapting to TikTok and Gen Z audiences
Credits and Geico listener story
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