5 chapters across the catalog
Celebrities including Jason Alexander and Bette Midler expressed public outrage over the removal of legacy blue checkmarks on Twitter. The platform reportedly began reinstating verification badges for high-profile accounts regardless of whether they paid for the Twitter Blue subscription. The hosts discuss the perceived loss of "authenticity" and status among the Hollywood elite following Elon Musk's policy changes.
The formula shortage has sparked a debate over breastfeeding, with celebrities like Bette Midler suggesting it as a simple alternative. MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle criticized this view, highlighting the physical difficulty and biological limitations many women face. The discussion touches on the historical marketing of formula as a "superior" product and the decline of breastfeeding rates in America.
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and "Baby Dog"
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice made headlines by holding up his bulldog, "Baby Dog," and telling actress Bette Midler to "kiss her honey" during a state speech. This was a response to Midler's derogatory comments about West Virginians following Senator Joe Manchin's opposition to the Build Back Better plan. The incident highlighted the growing cultural divide between state leaders and Hollywood critics.
Dictatorship Memes, Bette Midler, Constitutional Term Limits
A social media meme posted by Donald Trump showing him as President for centuries is discussed in the context of public alarm. Actress Bette Midler is cited for her serious reaction to the joke, claiming Trump intends to rule until he dies. The hosts clarify the 22nd Amendment's restrictions on presidential terms and mock the idea that the American public or military would allow a literal dictatorship.
Ronald Reagan, Mental Health Deinstitutionalization and Liberal Initiatives
Bette Midler and other public figures have blamed Ronald Reagan for the current mental health crisis, citing the closure of state hospitals. However, the hosts point out that the deinstitutionalization movement began in the 1960s as a liberal initiative, fueled by cultural touchstones like "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Reagan, as Governor of California, simply followed the prevailing legislative trend of the time.
