Today we've got the the biggest celebrity friend of the pod to date, Morgan Stewart! We're talking all things pop culture like the Matt Lauer allegations, Ellen Degeneres/George W. backlash, Kanye is done with cursing, Tyler Perry's new studio. More on China & the NBA, Apple/Google pulling map apps in China, LVMH is not hurting, teen beauty spending is down and more!
Live and in studio, Morgan Stewart entertains Group Chat. [1:58]Matt Lauer rape allegations: Is there no consequence for false claims? [15:35]When it comes to controversy we think of Ellen Degeneres, right? [20:18]Don’t cuss around Kayne West. [23:26]Tyler Perry feels misunderstood. [26:58]Anand’s updates on NBA/China drama. [30:15]It sucks to be woke. [34:13]Why LVMH doesn’t give a shit about the Hong Kong protests. [36:27]How is teen beauty spending down in this YouTube influencer generation? [42:35]Ban what’s easy and take the headline, just ask California. [47:17]The NO SHIT news of the week: Social media has taken over print in ad spending. [50:31]Weekly Winners & Losers. [54:25]Hottest Content for the Weekend. [1:00:50]Related Links/Products MentionedMorgan Stewart (@morganstewart) • InstagramGroup Chat News (@groupchatpod) • InstagramMatt LauerEllen DegeneresKanyeTyler PerryApple, Google/Hong KongCook/Hong KongLVMHTeen beauty spendingCalifornia bansSocial media overtakes printThe Circus - Showtime