This week, we look at the weakened reputation of Ellen Degeneres’ daytime talk show, and the cult of kindness. Plus, we interview BuzzFeed reporter Krystie Yandoli, who broke the Ellen story wide open, and who refuses to say anything deliciously slanderous despite our best efforts. Read Krystie’s Ellen coverage here, here, and here. If you have a tip for her, email her at [email protected].Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or email us at [email protected].TiKTok courtesy of @shllimeszn. Theme music by Shaani Cage.