2 chapters across the catalog
The fallout from Chloe Dykstra's Medium essay detailing alleged emotional and sexual abuse by an unnamed former partner, identified as Chris Hardwick, is discussed. The hosts analyze the power dynamics described in the essay and the swift reaction by NBC and other partners to distance themselves from Hardwick. The segment touches on the "Stalinist" nature of corporate erasure in the wake of such allegations.
Chris Hardwick on Celebrity Diversions and Government Slut Squads
Comedian Chris Hardwick's routine about celebrity tabloids is used to illustrate the theory that "celebitants" like Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton function as government-funded diversions. The "Slut Squad" theory suggests that scandalous celebrity news is intentionally amplified to distract the public from serious issues like the housing crisis, bank failures, and national debt.
