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Drag Shows and Kobe Bryant


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***Content Warning: Discussion of Sexual Violence*** We start this episode with an anecdote from Vy and Ali about their experience at a drag show. They share their first time experiencing all the pageantry. We then dedicate the rest of the episode to covering the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and the other victims of the helicopter crash. We break down the events and focus in on the coverage. We explore the role of TMZ and celebrity journalism. We explore the question of legacy and forgiveness and how we remember public figures who have been accused of sexual violence. We discuss how difficult it is to even discuss the facts of the case when it comes to popular celebrities and their fans.
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