The WeekTrend Report 9/18: Lauren Boebert, Drew Barrymore, Bill Maher, Russell Brand, Auto Workers Strike, Meet The Press
Sep 18, 2023
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Lauren Boebert kicked out of Beetlejuice musical, Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher not involved in strike breaking, Russell Brand accused of sexual assault, auto workers strike, Trump on Meet The Press discussed
Drew Barrymore faced backlash for resuming her talk show during the ongoing auto workers strike, highlighting the importance of supporting union workers.
Russell Brand's accusations of sexual assault have exposed his hypocrisy as a supposed advocate for progressive causes.
Deep dives
Drew Barrymore faces backlash for bringing back her show during strike
Drew Barrymore faced criticism for bringing back her talk show during the ongoing strike by United Auto Workers. Many questioned her decision to resume the show, while others highlighted the importance of supporting union workers. Barrymore posted an apology video in which she took responsibility for her actions and acknowledged that there was nothing she could say to make it right. She later announced that she would pause the show's premiere until the strike was over.
Russell Brand accused of rape, defends himself as victim of a 'coordinated attack'
Russell Brand has been accused of rape by multiple individuals, and he has responded by claiming to be the victim of a 'coordinated attack' by the mainstream media. The allegations include instances of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior with minors. Critics have pointed out the hypocrisy of his claims, as he has previously positioned himself as an advocate for progressive causes and has spoken out against globalist elites.
Republicans presented with opportunity to side with union workers during auto strike
As the United Auto Workers continue their strike, some have suggested that Republicans could seize an opportunity to support union workers and labor rights. Specifically, there is a loophole that allows non-union workers to manufacture electronic vehicles, and closing this loophole would be a step towards ensuring that all automakers are part of the union. However, this option has not been widely discussed, and instead, some Republicans are using the strike as an opportunity to argue against the production of electric vehicles altogether.
Criticism mounts as Donald Trump appears on 'Meet the Press'
Donald Trump's recent appearance on 'Meet the Press' has faced criticism for providing him a platform to spread false information. While host Kristen Welker challenged some of his statements, there are concerns that the interview merely amplifies his lies. Critics argue that giving Trump a platform without sufficient fact-checking allows him to continue spreading misinformation and further divides the American public.
In this edition of The WeekTrend Report, Jack and Miles discuss Lauren Boebert getting kicked out of the Beetlejuice musical, Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher NOT strike breaking after all, Russell Brand getting accused of sexual assault, the auto workers strike, Trump on Meet The Press and much more!