Topic: Reese S

NPR recently aired a retrospective on the 1999 film *Election*, comparing Reese Witherspoon’s character, Tracy Flick, to female political figures like Hillary Clinton. A critic from Vox Media argued that the character is no longer a relevant archetype for Kamala Harris. The segment included a disputed claim that Harris's early political career was not influenced by her relationship with Willie Brown.

Jeff Reese is knighted as Sir J. Dubb, Knight of the Long Way Round, after reaching the required donation milestone. The hosts promote the new "No Agenda Rings" website, where knights and dames can order custom jewelry to signify their status. The segment includes personal notes from the new knights and a discussion of the roundtable traditions.

Hershey warns of a potential shortage of Kit Kats and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups ahead of the Halloween season. The company attributes supply chain struggles and ingredient shortages partly to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The hosts question the link between Ukrainian exports and chocolate production, suggesting the news may be a form of native advertising or corporate excuse-making.

Lois Reese, a 56-year-old grandmother dubbed the "fugitive grandmother," was captured in South Padre Island, Texas, after a month-long nationwide manhunt. She is accused of murdering her husband in Minnesota and a lookalike woman in Florida to steal her identity.

Norman Dodd served as the investigator for the Reese Committee in 1954, tasked with examining the influence of large foundations on American life. In archival recordings, Dodd claims the Republican National Committee and the White House pressured him to stop the investigation. He asserts that foundations were part of a coordinated plan to alter the thinking of the United States through the educational system.

The "Me Too" hashtag trends globally as women share experiences of sexual harassment and assault following the Harvey Weinstein scandal. New allegations emerge against Bob Weinstein, leading to his resignation from the board of The Weinstein Company. High-profile actresses including Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Lawrence come forward with personal accounts of abuse within the film industry.

The White House announced a presidential delegation to attend the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Brazil. Led by senior advisor Dan Pfeiffer, the group includes Ambassador Liliana Ayalde, soccer legend Michelle Akers, and beach volleyball champion Gabrielle Reese.

The hosts revisit the 2010 Haiti earthquake relief efforts, playing a clip of Reese Witherspoon taking a donation call to illustrate the "insincerity" of celebrity telethons. They cite a report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) that criticizes the lack of transparency in how billions of dollars in US aid to Haiti were actually spent.

The hosts play a clip involving Reese Witherspoon during a Haiti earthquake relief telethon. The segment is used for brief comedic effect regarding celebrity involvement in charity events.

The "Hope for Haiti Now" telethon is accused of using fake sound loops of ringing phones to create a sense of urgency. Clips of Reese Witherspoon and Steven Spielberg on the phones suggest they were not actually taking calls but acting as celebrity shills for a scripted production.