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Kataluna Enriquez became the first transgender woman to be crowned Miss Nevada USA. The hosts discuss the impact of "woke culture" on traditional institutions and pivot to a tangent about the disappearance of women-specific sports like six-man basketball.
Miss Nevada addresses a question about gun violence following the death of a friend. She initially calls for gun reform and a look at the availability of weapons but quickly pivots to discussing mental health. The hosts analyze her "switcheroo" in the answer, suggesting she realized the mental health angle was a safer or more popular response for the pageant audience.
Cheslie Kryst on MeToo and Millennial Innovation
The eventual winner, Cheslie Kryst, answers questions regarding the MeToo and Time's Up movements, stating they have not gone too far and are essential for workplace safety. In the final round, she describes her generation as "innovative" and cites the female-majority legislature in Nevada as a sign of progress. The hosts note her skill as an attorney in delivering polished, media-ready responses.
The 2018 Miss USA competition concluded with Miss Nebraska, Sarah Rose Summers, winning the title after a final question regarding protest signs. The top three contestants, representing Nebraska, North Carolina, and Nevada, addressed topics ranging from sexual assault awareness to homelessness in their responses.
