Topic: Fat Shaming

7 chapters across the catalog

Duck Wubba Nub
Episode 1165 51:32 - 54:42

1165: Duck Wubba Nub

Donald Trump New Hampshire Rally and Fat-Shaming Incident

During a campaign rally in Manchester, New Hampshire, President Trump mistakenly fat-shamed a supporter whom he believed was a protester. The individual, Frank Dawson, had actually been assisting security in removing actual protesters when Trump told him to "go home and start exercising." Dawson later stated he was not offended by the remark, and reports indicated that Trump eventually called him to apologize for the misunderstanding.

Sologamy
Episode 929 1:11:43 - 1:13:19

929: Sologamy

Ice Cream Gate, Time Magazine White House Dinner

A Time magazine profile of President Trump's dinner habits revealed that he was served two scoops of vanilla ice cream while his guests received only one. The media coverage of this detail is criticized as a form of "fat shaming" and an example of trivial reporting during a period of significant political news.

Bagels & Bins
Episode 921 2:15:07 - 2:18:36

921: Bagels & Bins

Fat Shaming and Atlanta Strip Club Culture

The hosts discuss a "fat shaming" comment comparing someone to an "Atlanta stripper." This leads to a digression about the cultural history of strip clubs in Atlanta, specifically the rivalry between Methodists and Baptists. Famous clubs like The Gold Club and Cheetah are mentioned in the context of the city's reputation.

Kim Jong Yum Yum
Episode 918 2:22:10 - 2:24:36

918: Kim Jong Yum Yum

Fat Shaming the President and Chelsea Handler

The hosts discuss a potential media trend of "fat shaming" President Trump, comparing him to William Howard Taft. They play a clip of Chelsea Handler calling Sean Spicer a "baked potato" as evidence that the social justice rules against body shaming are being suspended for members of the Trump administration.

Putin Popularity Poll
Episode 864 32:59 - 36:42

864: Putin Popularity Poll

Trump and Machado 1997 Footage, Fat Shaming Debate

Archival footage from 1997 shows Donald Trump supporting Alicia Machado during a press conference alongside a fitness trainer. While the media currently frames the interaction as "fat shaming," the footage depicts Trump encouraging Machado to manage the pressure of her title while acknowledging her beauty.

After Spin Class
Episode 652 2:35:42 - 2:42:03

652: After Spin Class

Fat Shaming Debates and Free Speech Restrictions

The Today Show discusses a Huffington Post writer who was "fat shamed" for her wedding photo, leading to a conversation about the emotional impact of anonymous online comments. The hosts link this narrative to broader efforts to restrict free speech and "clamp down" on the internet. They argue that while the network itself is unstoppable, protocols on top will increasingly be used to regulate "negativity."

Clouds of Crisis
Episode 558 2:47:01 - 2:51:33

558: Clouds of Crisis

Fat Shaming, Maria Kang, and the Bullying Circle

Fitness advocate Maria Kang faced backlash and accusations of "fat shaming" after posting a photo with her children. This leads to a discussion on the "Bullying Circle" used in school prevention programs, which categorizes various roles from active bullies to passive onlookers.