Topic: Mexican Pizza

Taco Bell is launching "Mexican Pizza: The Musical" on TikTok featuring Dolly Parton and Doja Cat to celebrate the return of the menu item. This follows a suspicious two-minute segment on NPR that appeared to be an undisclosed native advertisement. The discussion also critiques Taco Bell's experimental menu items, such as their "mealy" seasoned french fries.

The hosts identify a two-minute segment on NPR about the return of Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza as a "native ad." The piece features comedian Rima Parikh discussing the item's popularity among South Asian Americans. The hosts argue the segment's precise timing and promotional content violate NPR's traditional journalistic standards.