Oprah Turns Down Harry & Meghan, Jared Leto's Alleged Dark Past EXPOSED, & Anna Wintour's Backlash
Summary
Maureen Callahan and Rob Shooter discuss Oprah’s refusal to interview Harry and Meghan again, linking it to her closing of a South African school amid scandals. They analyze Meghan’s absence of her engagement ring as a calculated PR stunt and address the resurfacing of decades-old abuse allegations against Jared Leto. The episode also covers the power struggle at Vogue over honoring John Galliano, Nicole Kidman’s new romance, and Andy Cohen’s attempt to lure Madonna via her daughter.
Topics discussed
Intro, Summer Trends, and AdoptUSKids PSA
Welcome to The Nerve at Night and Guest Intro
Van Man Skincare Ad
Naughty But Nice Substack Promo
Oprah Rejects Second Harry and Meghan Interview
Oprah Closing Her South African School
Oprah's Transactional Relationships and Media Tactics
Meghan Markle's Missing Engagement Ring
Media Whispers and the Power of Gossip
Chris Jarrett's 2005 Harvey Weinstein Report
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Divorce Rumors
Brief Mention of Stephanie Bannon
Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox Yacht Vacation
Troublemaker Feedback and Ads
Listener Feedback on Fashion and DIY
Hoda Kotb Cover Story and Closing Remarks
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