6 chapters across the catalog
Republican Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance drew criticism for reposting a 2007 viral video of Miss Teen USA contestant Caitlin Upton flubbing a question to mock Kamala Harris's CNN interview. Media outlets labeled the post misogynistic, noting that Upton had previously expressed trauma over the video. Vance refused to apologize, stating that politics has become too "lame" and that people should be able to laugh at themselves.
Miss USA Resignations, Toxic Environment Allegations
Both Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA resigned their titles within days of each other, citing mental health and a "toxic environment" within the organization. Voigt reportedly used a coded Instagram post to signal that she was being silenced by a non-disclosure agreement. The resignations have sparked a broader discussion about the management of the pageant system since its sale by Donald Trump.
A series of C-SPAN callers discuss the Chauvin verdict, including a woman from Arlington, Texas, whose rambling style is compared to the infamous Miss Teen South Carolina pageant answer. The segment touches on personal anecdotes of police encounters and the "valley girl" speech patterns of some callers.
The infamous 2007 Miss Teen USA clip featuring Miss South Carolina's incoherent answer about Americans' inability to locate the US on a map is revisited. The contestant's rambling response mentioned South Africa, Iraq, and "the Asian countries" as part of a plea for better education. The hosts use the classic clip to illustrate long-standing issues within the American education system and the general lack of geographic knowledge.
Miss Teen USA Locker Room Allegations, Fashion Industry Norms
Allegations that Donald Trump walked into the Miss Teen USA locker room to ogle contestants are compared to standard practices in the high fashion industry. Drawing from personal experience in fashion circles, the claim is made that models backstage are often unfazed by men walking through changing areas. The segment suggests Trump's behavior was consistent with the "aura of fame" in that era.
Bridget Brown Gold Investment Clip, South Carolina Map Gaffe
A debate occurs regarding whether a clip of Bridget Brown on CTV explaining gold investments had been played on the show previously. The conversation shifts to a famous 2007 clip of Miss Teen South Carolina struggling to explain why many Americans cannot locate the U.S. on a world map. The hosts challenge each other to find the specific episode where the gold clip first appeared.
