Topic: Lena Dunham

7 chapters across the catalog

Stick Controls
Episode 989 34:17 - 37:28

989: Stick Controls

Harvey Weinstein Complicity Machine and Media Ties

A New York Times investigation details a "complicity machine" that protected Harvey Weinstein for decades through political and media alliances. The report alleges Weinstein advised Jeff Bezos on handling bad press and maintained a close relationship with American Media Inc. CEO David Pecker. Additionally, actress Lena Dunham reportedly warned Hillary Clinton's aides about Weinstein's behavior long before the public scandal.

Born This Way
Episode 963 1:26:24 - 1:32:33

963: Born This Way

Lenny Dykstra, Lena Dunham and Twitter Periscope

Former baseball player Lenny Dykstra posted a series of controversial videos on Twitter directed at Lena Dunham, offering unsolicited advice on marriage and traditional gender roles. Dykstra, who has a history of legal and financial troubles, claimed he could "rescue" Dunham and her fans from disillusionment. The hosts discuss the rise of unpolished, direct-to-camera video content on platforms like Periscope.

Hitler's Playbook
Episode 906 1:40:57 - 1:42:36

906: Hitler's Playbook

Lena Dunham, Maria Shriver, Penis Comment on TV

Lena Dunham caused a stir on the Today Show by using the word "penis" during an interview with Maria Shriver. Shriver appeared flummoxed by the remark, requiring Matt Lauer to intervene. The hosts criticize Dunham as a "spokesperson for the other dimension" and mock the mainstream media's reaction to the word.

Eat Lipstick
Episode 903 4:37 - 12:40

903: Eat Lipstick

Tim Kaine, Lena Dunham, Societal Structures

Senator Tim Kaine describes his post-election experience as living in an alternate reality. Actress Lena Dunham criticizes the 53% of white women who voted for Donald Trump, comparing her feminist outreach to parenting a teenager. The hosts deconstruct Dunham's comments regarding "societal structures" and her use of "newspeak" phrases like "safe and affordable reproductive care" instead of the word abortion.

F4K3 80085
Episode 825 38:48 - 40:45

825: F4K3 80085

Celebrity Relocation Threats, Trump Presidency and Canada

Several high-profile celebrities, including Lena Dunham, Cher, and Miley Cyrus, have publicly stated they will leave the United States if Donald Trump is elected president. Google searches for moving to Canada spiked following Trump's primary victories. Critics view these statements as repetitive "rerun" stories that appear during every major election cycle.

Summer of Blood
Episode 650 33:46 - 37:37

650: Summer of Blood

The Fappening, Celebrity Photo Leaks, Internet Censorship

The massive leak of private celebrity photos, known as "The Fappening," is being framed by activists like Lena Dunham as a sex crime equivalent to rape. This framing is viewed as a potential precursor to new legislation that could be used to censor internet traffic and restrict free speech under the guise of stopping "unlawful content." The hosts argue the event is being used to establish government control over network traffic.

Episode 405 1:13:56 - 1:16:22

405: Piles of Pelicans

HBO Girls HPV Meme, Elijah Character

The HBO series "Girls" features a storyline where characters discuss HPV testing and transmission. The hosts analyze the segment as a vehicle for promoting medical memes, specifically regarding the inability of men to be tested for the virus and the social stigma associated with the diagnosis.