In this episode, your host Elise Hernke takes a look at the significance of Andrew McCarthy's new documentary "Brats" coming out in "brat summer 2024." Seeking to understand first and foremost what Charli xcx's "brat" actually means, the etymology and impact of the word overtime and the generational approach to celebrity and identity.

Your host will also start the episode as usual with some industry updates and chat about her latest media consumption.

Sources & further reading for this episode: 

• https://youtu.be/31rL6M55B8o?si=kScSovKy8a9oOR6V
• https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/2060438/military-brat-do-you-know-where-the-term-comes-from/#:~:text=It%20explained%20%22BRAT%22%20as%20a,just%20referred%20to%20military%20children
• https://www.etymonline.com/word/brat#:~:text=brat%20(n.),%2C%20William%20Dunbar's%20Flyting%20(c.
• https://capsule98.com/features/history-of-bratz/#:~:text=Bratz%20dolls%20were%20born%20in,toy%20manufacturer's%20most%20successful%20venture
• https://www.elitedaily.com/entertainment/men-celebrating-brat-summer
• https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/jul/16/brat-summer-is-the-long-era-of-clean-living-finally-over