

Tacky and Gross Celeb-Filled Bezos-Sanchez Wedding, and Zohran Mamdani's Fake Origin Story, with Walter Kirn | Ep. 1098
35 snips Jun 30, 2025
Walter Kirn, an insightful editor and novelist, joins NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to discuss the recent ostentatious wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. They critique the celebrity culture that glorifies such extravagance, highlighting the disconnect with everyday struggles. Mamdani’s own journey raises questions about authenticity in politics, especially with his socialist views despite an affluent background. They delve into the disturbing rise of socialism among youth and the pervasive issues surrounding student debt and elitist narratives.
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Tacky Celebrity Wedding Insight
- Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's Venice wedding was a flashy, impersonal spectacle lacking genuine friendships.
- The event revealed arrogance and a crass brand awareness effort rather than a meaningful celebration.
Fake Friendships at Wedding
- The wedding's guest list was full of celebrities invited for publicity, not friendship.
- True friends from early days of Bezos and Sanchez were noticeably absent, highlighting the event's superficiality.
Space Trip Inflated Ego
- Lauren Sanchez's space trip seemed to expand her ego rather than humble her.
- Her vague, empty descriptions betrayed a lack of genuine reflection on the profound experience.