Dave Chappelle's sixth (and allegedly last) Netflix comedy special, The Closer, started generating backlash almost immediately upon its release. The special drew criticism for Chappelle's jokes that take aim at the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender people, leading to protest from some of Netflix's own employees. In this week's episode, we're discuss ... Show More
Feb 2022
Season 1 Finale: Super Bowl, Oscar Nominations, and Kanye Storms Social Media (Again)
We've reached the finale of our first season of "Not Over It," but before we head out for a long winter's nap, we're leaving you with our thoughts on Kanye West's latest antics, the Super Bowl, and our bets and predictions for the Oscars — now with an all-woman lineup of hosts! P ... Show More
47m 9s
Feb 2022
Watch Guide: "Inventing Anna," "Pam & Tommy," Janet Jackson’s Docuseries, and More
Winter TV could be the new fall TV, and we're getting whiplash trying to figure out how to watch it all and play couch judge for the Olympics. To help you determine what to watch and what to skip, we're sharing our favorite new shows on this week's episode of "Not Over It." Then, ... Show More
53m 19s
Feb 2022
January Rewind: Britney vs. Jamie Lynn, Kanye vs. Pete, and Bruno vs. the Billboard Charts
January brought us a few gifts, like the widespread craze of Wordle, the "Encanto" soundtrack, and the confirmation that Tom Brady won't be in contention for another Super Bowl ring. But there was plenty of controversy, too, like Britney Spears's very public fight with her sister ... Show More
51m 13s
Nov 2021
Dave Chapelle isn’t “cancelled.” But a pregnant, Black, trans staffer was fired in the wake of his Netflix fallout
B. Pagels-Minor, a former Netflix program manager, was fired in the wake of Dave Chapelle’s transphobic comedy special. But B is still fighting to build power for trans and non-binary people.
Read B’s piece in the Washington Post:https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/10/21 ... Show More
40m 2s
Oct 2021
How Chappelle Fueled A Netflix Walkout
<p>People gathered in solidarity with trans Netflix employees and their allies who held a walkout, yesterday, in protest of the streaming service’s endorsing and platforming of Dave Chappelle’s transphobia. We hear from B. Pagels-Minor, a now-former Netflix employee who was fired ... Show More
16m 33s
Nov 2023
Dave Chappelle: A Joke About IRL Confrontations
Dave Chappelle jokes about IRL confrontations in his Netflix special, "The Closer". Follow us @NetflixIsAJoke on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.
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