Topic: Steve Harvey

The 2017 Miss Universe pageant, held in the Philippines, is analyzed for its production quality and political undertones. The hosts discuss the inclusion of Miss Canada, Siera Bearchell, who was labeled by some as a "plus-size" contestant. They also critique Steve Harvey's performance as host following his high-profile mistake in the previous year's competition.

Steve Harvey makes another teleprompter error during the Miss Universe national costume contest, misidentifying Malaysia as the Philippines. The hosts also play a clip of Alex Jones claiming Elon Musk is building a secret moon base with 3D printers.

The winner of the Miss Universe pageant, Miss South Africa, is featured answering a question about climate change. She advocates for adults and corporations to join children in protesting, stating that "the planet is dying."

Steve Pieczenik claims that Harvey Weinstein was not a rapist but rather a powerful figure whom women "threw themselves at" to advance their careers. A prediction is made that Weinstein will eventually "walk," perform an apology tour, and return to the film industry, similar to the career rehabilitation of Mel Gibson.

The Associated Press is launching a tool to curate social media content, but will only pull from "verified users," effectively excluding independent voices. In entertainment news, Tim Allen's "Last Man Standing" was canceled despite high ratings, which is attributed to his political leanings. Additionally, a viral video from UT Austin shows a student having a public breakdown over a Trump sign, which is characterized as a "pod person" event.

TMZ founder Harvey Levin faced public criticism after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. Levin defended his decision, arguing that boycotting the president is counterproductive and criticizing corporate news outlets like The New York Times and Washington Post for their lack of objectivity. The hosts compare the backlash against Levin to similar reactions faced by Kanye West and Steve Harvey.

Donald Trump meets with comedian Steve Harvey and HUD Secretary nominee Ben Carson to discuss inner-city initiatives. The hosts highlight Harvey's philanthropic work and his personal history of homelessness as qualifications for his involvement. They contrast Harvey's genuine efforts with the political posturing of other activists.

Professor Mark Lamont Hill sparks controversy on CNN by referring to black figures meeting with Donald Trump, including Steve Harvey and Jim Brown, as "mediocre Negroes." Hill argues that Trump should engage with policy experts rather than celebrities. The hosts critique Hill's comments as condescending and representative of a deep rift within the black community.

Donald Trump suggests that Miss Universe 2015 should have named co-winners following the live broadcast error where the wrong contestant was crowned. Trump, who recently sold the pageant franchise to William Morris Entertainment, criticizes the handling of the event after host Steve Harvey mistakenly announced Miss Colombia as the winner instead of Miss Philippines.

Perez Hilton, serving as a judge for Miss Universe 2015, delivers a televised insult directed at former owner Donald Trump. The hosts analyze the reaction of the production staff and host Steve Harvey to the comment, suggesting a "curse" began on the production immediately following the slight against the former owner.

Steve Harvey's performance as host of Miss Universe is scrutinized, specifically his failure to read the winner's cue card correctly and his awkward interactions with contestants. An anecdote regarding celebrity pageant judging in Secaucus, New Jersey, featuring Boy George is shared to provide context on the industry.

Miss USA addresses the polarizing issue of gun ownership during the pageant, advocating for stronger regulations and collective safety over individual rights. Host Steve Harvey's enthusiastic endorsement of her answer is compared to past media discussions regarding the Second Amendment and African American perspectives.

Steve Harvey mistakenly crowns Miss Colombia as Miss Universe 2015 before returning to the stage to apologize and announce Miss Philippines as the actual winner. The segment captures the confusion on stage, the lack of a translator for the contestants, and Harvey's public admission of responsibility for misreading the results card.

The Miss Universe broadcast on Fox drew 5.6 million viewers, a figure considered low compared to NFL programming. Speculation arises regarding Steve Harvey's absence from final rehearsals and the missed opportunity for the network to capitalize on the backstage drama following the crowning error.

The emergence of "Sneaker Pawn" shops highlights a growing market where used luxury sneakers are treated as high-value assets. Some shoes reportedly retail for $7,200 and maintain a resale value of $5,000, comparable to luxury handbags from brands like Hermès. This trend is viewed by some as a financial bubble, where individuals liquidate their shoe collections for quick cash in a volatile secondary market.