People can’t stop thirsting after Chris Meloni — we get into how we got here (probably lots of squats). Then: Victoria’s Secret wants to tell a different story. Is anyone buying it? Plus: From the bottom of Britney’s heart, we’re finally going to hear from Britney — we discuss the evolution of the #FreeBritney discourse.

Note this episode was recorded before Britney took the stand and does not get into details of her testimony.

People can’t stop thirsting after Chris Meloni — we get into how we got here (probably lots of squats). Then: Victoria’s Secret wants to tell a different story. Is anyone buying it? Plus: From the bottom of Britney’s heart, we’re finally going to hear from Britney — we discuss the evolution of the #FreeBritney discourse. Note this episode was recorded before Britney took the stand and does not get into details of her testimony.

Britney Spears Finally Speaks Out, Plus Chris Meloni: Special Thicctims Unit

Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts &amp; entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less. Subscribe&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://subscriptions.cbc.ca/listmanagement/forms/podcastsnewsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter</a>&nbsp;for the&nbsp;finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.

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Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts & entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.

Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts &amp; entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less. Subscribe&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://subscriptions.cbc.ca/listmanagement/forms/podcastsnewsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter</a>&nbsp;for the&nbsp;finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.

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