Topic: Alyssa Milano

5 chapters across the catalog

Mask Up!
Episode 1245 38:23 - 42:56

1245: Mask Up!

New York Mask PSA Contest and Fashion Trends

Governor Andrew Cuomo launched a user-generated PSA contest to promote mask-wearing in New York, receiving over 600 submissions. The segment notes the evolution of masks into fashion accessories, including high-fashion models from brands like Gucci and knitted versions worn by celebrities like Alyssa Milano. Some mask designs are criticized for prioritizing style over actual filtration effectiveness.

Toilet Preppers
Episode 1225 1:09:44 - 1:14:43

1225: Toilet Preppers

Joe Biden Virtual Town Hall Technical Failures

Joe Biden's attempt to host a "presidential" virtual town hall on the coronavirus was marred by significant technical glitches using the Zoom platform. The broadcast suffered from overmodulated audio, unmuted participants including a crying baby, and Biden eventually having to speak into an iPhone. Despite the amateurish production, Hollywood figures like Alyssa Milano and Rob Reiner continued to praise Biden's leadership on social media.

Contempt Kabuki
Episode 1137 2:29:58 - 2:33:32

1137: Contempt Kabuki

Alyssa Milano Sex Strike, Alabama Abortion Ban and Roe v. Wade

Actress Alyssa Milano calls for a "sex strike" to protest restrictive abortion laws, specifically the "heartbeat bill" passed in Georgia and a near-total ban in Alabama. The hosts discuss the legal strategy behind the Alabama law, which aims to challenge Roe v. Wade in the Supreme Court. They critique the political theater surrounding the issue and the potential impact on reproductive healthcare access.

Circular Reporting
Episode 1005 1:40:22 - 1:47:20

1005: Circular Reporting

CAA Agency, Hollywood Rape Machinery Allegations

Rose McGowan has accused the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) of being a central part of the "machinery" that facilitated Harvey Weinstein's predatory behavior. She criticized the "Time's Up" movement and Alyssa Milano, suggesting the entire initiative is a PR front for the agency to distance itself from the scandal.

Episode 457 2:28:31 - 2:32:20

457: Giblet in EUROLand

Alyssa Milano UNICEF Commercial Critique

Actress Alyssa Milano appears in a new UNICEF commercial asking for $15 monthly donations to provide food and vaccines to starving children. The advertisement is criticized for using emotional manipulation and for the lack of transparency regarding how much of the money actually reaches the children. The hosts compare it to the old "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" boxes and question the efficiency of large international charities.