4 chapters across the catalog
Jared Kushner Voice Criticism, LGBTQ Community Social Media Backlash
Following Jared Kushner's public statement regarding the Russia investigation, social media users and LGBTQ publications like The Advocate commented on his high-pitched voice. The hosts review various tweets that mock Kushner's masculinity and appearance. The segment also briefly mentions Ivanka Trump's public image and past appearance.
The Advocate magazine published an article arguing that billionaire Peter Thiel is "not a gay man" despite having sex with men, because he does not embrace the "distinctive identity" or cultural struggle. The hosts mock this application of identity politics, where political alignment is used to gatekeep sexual orientation. They discuss the implications of "gay" being defined as a political identity rather than a personal preference.
Tim Cook, Vladimir Putin Person of the Year
Following Apple CEO Tim Cook's public coming out, the Latvian Foreign Minister also announced he is gay via Twitter. The Advocate magazine named Vladimir Putin its "Person of the Year," depicting him with a Hitler mustache to protest Russia's anti-gay laws. A theory is proposed that high-profile figures coming out may pave the way for a similar announcement from Hillary Clinton.
Jason Russell, Brief Reactive Psychosis, and Kony 2012
Jason Russell, the creator of the Kony 2012 viral video, was diagnosed with brief reactive psychosis following a public breakdown in San Diego. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) defines this condition as a short-term display of psychotic behavior triggered by extreme stress. Reports from The Advocate suggest Russell's organization, Invisible Children, received funding from the National Christian Foundation, which has been linked to anti-gay legislation in Uganda.
