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Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders

Hasan Minhaj’s Broken Truths, and Taylor Swift’s Broken Google

Sep 22, 2023
Comedian Hasan Minhaj's fabrication in his standup specials is discussed, along with the line between comedic embellishment and lying. They also talk about Disney's $60 billion bet on theme parks, Taylor Swift's underwhelming marketing strategy, and the controversy over Ryan Murphy's promised all-black season of American Horror Story.
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Quick takeaways

  • Disney plans to invest $60 billion in its theme parks to offset streaming losses and attract new visitors.
  • Comedian Hasan Minhaj has been accused of exaggerating personal stories in his comedy specials, raising questions about the line between embellishment and lying in comedy.

Deep dives

Disney's Focus on Theme Parks amidst Streaming Losses

Disney announced plans to invest $60 billion in its theme parks over the next 10 years as its streaming service, Disney+, continues to lose money. The company aims to attract the 700 million Disney fans who have yet to visit a theme park. To offset streaming losses, Disney is offering a month-long private jet tour of every Disney park around the world for $115,000.

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