When Sydney Sweeney’s “great jeans” ad ignited accusations of coded messaging, was it a genuine cultural firestorm—or the predictable outcome of an algorithm that rewards outrage above all else? Lane Brown from New York magazine joins us to talk about the rise of “clipping” and his amazing feature story, The Feed is Fake.
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Jul 9
Why Are Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Kids Dropping “Pitt” from Their Names?
The Brangelina divorce has lasted far longer than the marriage itself. Nearly a decade after Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, the former couple is still locked in a bitter fight over custody, money, and their French vineyard. Now, some of their children appear to ... Show More
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Jun 25
Update: Taylor Swift Marries Travis Kelce This Weekend
On the grand occasion of Taylor and Travis’s nuptials, we revisit our episode about the rise and rise of Taylor Swift. We ran this originally as a multipart series, and if you’d like to hear the whole thing, click for: episode 2, episode 3, and episode 4. We are off for the holid ... Show More
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Jun 18
Is the Space Race For Real?
The new space race isn't between nations but rather between billionaires. With our guest Tim Higgins of the Wall Street Journal, we unpack how Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk turned a decades-old dream of private spaceflight into one of the fiercest rivalries in business, as rockets, fo ... Show More
38m 6s
Nov 2023
Fade to Black I 2. Crocodile Tears
After a visit from a CIA officer claiming to be Gary’s friend, Wendy starts to wonder: Who was Gary Devore and could he have been leading a double life? The search continues as friends, family, and even Hollywood action stars form their own search party.
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44m 59s
Feb 2021
The Maxwells | 7. Uninvited Guest
What did Ghislaine learn from her father? We pick up the story of her life in early 90s New York. Unlock all episodes of Power, ad-free right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, a ... Show More
43m 6s