Topic: Spades

The hosts discuss David Spade’s show "Lights Out" and the trend of digging through comedians' histories to find offensive content. They recall past SNL sketches featuring John Belushi and Mike Myers that would be considered unacceptable by modern standards. The conversation centers on the loss of equal-opportunity offense in comedy due to advertiser pressure.

Marianne Williamson and CNN's Anderson Cooper engaged in a heated debate over the link between antidepressants and suicide following the death of Kate Spade. Williamson accused Cooper of being influenced by his pharmaceutical advertisers, while Cooper claimed he was unaware of who advertises on his show. The exchange highlighted the "black box" warnings on SSRIs and the medicalization of normal human emotions like grief and despair.

The media reports a dramatic rise in suicide rates over the last two decades following the deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline calls increased by 25% during the week of the announcements. Bourdain's relationship with Asia Argento and his public stance against Harvey Weinstein are noted as significant background factors.

The mechanics of suicides involving doorknobs are discussed in relation to the deaths of Robin Williams and Kate Spade. Media narratives are criticized for using vague terms like "demons" to describe celebrity struggles. Questions remain regarding whether Anthony Bourdain was using antidepressants or if his past addictions played a role.

Reggie Love, former body man to President Obama, revealed in an interview that the president was not in the Situation Room for the entirety of the Osama Bin Laden raid. Instead, Obama, Love, and other staffers reportedly played 15 games of spades in the private dining room while the operation was underway. This contradicts the famous White House photograph depicting the administration's intense focus during the event.