What Next | Daily News and Analysis SchadenFriday Plus: Feelin’ Nuzzi
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Dec 5, 2025 
Scaachi Koul, a Slate culture writer and author known for her sharp commentary, joins the discussion on Olivia Nuzzi's memoir, 'American Canto.' They explore the ironic emptiness of Nuzzi's narrative, questioning her obsession with RFK Jr. Koul offers a mix of empathy and critique, highlighting how the memoir misses the chance for deeper revelations. The conversation is playful yet incisive, poking fun at the book’s lack of clarity and its unsatisfying title, all while reflecting on the complexities of Nuzzi’s relationships.
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Shoutin' Friday As News Relief
- The hosts open by noting the week's harsh political news and the need for a lighter, cathartic segment.
- Shoutin' Friday exists to indulge the show's 'smiling purple devil emoji' energy as relief from heavy headlines.
Memoir Chooses Feeling Over Clarity
- Olivia Nuzzi's memoir prioritizes emotional spiral over factual clarity in her RFK Jr. coverage.
- Scaachi Koul argues the book fails to deliver the clear account readers deserved about what actually happened.
Missed Catharsis As Narrative Failure
- The hosts see a missed opportunity: a candid memoir could have provided retribution or catharsis.
- Instead, the book flops by withholding the concrete events and feelings readers sought.
