The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson

Houston, Gayle King and Crew Have a Problem: Blue Origin’s PR Free Fall


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A rocket full of high-profile women launched into space, but the real spectacle might’ve been the PR machine that sent it there. From Katy Perry floating with a daisy to Oprah crying on the ground, every moment of Blue Origin’s all-women flight felt like it was choreographed to go viral. It looked empowering on the surface, but the optics raised a bigger question: when the narrative feels off, who gets to push back—and how?

This episode is a smart, strategic walkthrough of how to correct the record without igniting a firestorm. Using a therapist-backed framework from relationship expert Dr. Abby Medcalf, this breakdown lays out the emotional and tactical roadmap to tell someone they’re wrong in a way they’ll actually hear. Because calling out the spin doesn’t have to burn everything down—if you know how to land the message.

What You'll Learn:

  • The three-step framework for correcting someone without causing a blow-up
  • Why even seasoned communicators get stuck defending bad stories
  • How to separate honest feedback from ego-driven pushback

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