Mel Gibson is an actor who has been antisemitic, homophobic, and sexist, and yet has never had to face “cancellation." Still able to pull in hefty box-office numbers with his epics, he is beloved by Hollywood, which we know does not like to say no to a good paycheck. In this week's episode, co-hosts Sarah and Sadaf dig into why and discuss what exactly it will take to finally see an end to Mel's career and endless tirade.

Recommended reads from this episode: 

"The Rude Warrior": Vanity Fair's March 2011 Profile
"Mel Gibson Is No Longer Persona Non Grata in Hollywood": The Hollywood Reporter's October 2016 Story
"The Bottom Line on Mel Gibson's Anti-Semitic Remarks": Ari Emanuel's 2011 HuffPo Editorial
Diane Sawyer's 2006 Interview: Good Morning America
Peter Travers' 2016 Interview: ABC News
"Cancel Mel Gibson": Josh Malina's 2021 Atlantic Editorial

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