Material Girls Queer Eye x Cruel Optimism
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Aug 22, 2023 This podcast explores the cultural impact of the rebooted Queer Eye, discussing its success, the rise of tender masculinity, and the influence of the #MeToo movement. It also delves into the expansion of capitalism beyond economics and its impact on relationships and institutions. The concept of intimate publics and emotional identification is explored, as well as the idea of cruel optimism and its effect on attachments and housing justice. The podcast concludes with an analysis of Queer Eye's portrayal of intimate masculinities and the potential for political change through conversation and intimacy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Impact of Queer Eye and the Success of its Reboot
03:03 • 15min
The Logic of Capitalism and its Impact on Relationships and Institutions
17:38 • 10min
Intimate Publics and Emotional Identification
27:52 • 6min
Cruel Optimism and Attachments
34:11 • 8min
Queer Eye's Portrayal of Intimate Masculinities
42:33 • 17min
Wrapping Up and Expressing Gratitude
59:26 • 2min