Topic: Michelle Williams

5 chapters across the catalog

Doomsday Sandwich
Episode 1003 1:32:35 - 1:40:45

1003: Doomsday Sandwich

Political Donation Returns, Mark Wahlberg Pay Gap

Following the Steve Wynn scandal, calls intensified for the RNC to return his donations, mirroring previous demands for the DNC to return Harvey Weinstein's money. The discussion explored the social phenomenon of "tainted money," citing Mark Wahlberg's decision to donate his $1.5 million "All the Money in the World" reshoot fee to the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund after a pay disparity with Michelle Williams was revealed.

Service Burro
Episode 998 33:43 - 36:25

998: Service Burro

Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams Gender Pay Gap

A major controversy erupted over pay disparity during reshoots for "All the Money in the World," where Mark Wahlberg received $1.5 million while Michelle Williams was paid only $80 per day. Both actors were represented by the same agency, leading to public outcry from figures like Judd Apatow regarding the lack of transparency in talent negotiations.

The Portal
Episode 716 26:26 - 29:46

716: The Portal

Cecily Strong Comedy Routine and Network Critiques

Saturday Night Live performer Cecily Strong delivered a monologue at the White House Correspondents Dinner that included jabs at various news networks. She referenced the Brian Williams scandal and mocked Rand Paul's hair and libertarian platform. The routine concluded with a tribute to Michelle Obama, though some listeners questioned the phrasing used during the introduction.