Topic: Leslie Jones

Comedian Leslie Jones discussed the lasting psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during a podcast appearance with Governor Gavin Newsom. Jones expressed a sense of profound sadness and frustration with the current state of government, suggesting that many Americans "lost their minds" during the lockdowns. The conversation highlighted a growing public weariness with political polarization and social instability.

Milo Yiannopoulos was permanently banned from Twitter following a targeted harassment campaign against "Ghostbusters" actress Leslie Jones. The hosts debate the effectiveness of Twitter's blocking tools and question whether the controversy was a "heightened maneuver" to generate publicity for the underperforming film.

Dan Aykroyd appeared on media outlets to defend Leslie Jones and the new "Ghostbusters" film, blaming "racist internet trolls" for the backlash. The hosts review the film's lackluster box office performance and the significant gap between positive critic reviews and lower audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes.