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Twitter's Whistleblower and Biden's Debt Jubilee, with Sam Sanders

Aug 26, 2022
Sam Sanders, host of Vulture's podcast 'Into It,' joins to discuss the intriguing landscape of pop culture. They analyze the political implications of shows like 'Yellowstone' and the return of MoviePass. The conversation turns serious as Sanders highlights the whistleblower's alarming claims about Twitter's security. Plus, they dive into President Biden's controversial student debt relief measures and explore the cultural ramifications, including personal stories of nostalgia that resonate with today's audience.
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Yellowstone's Political Subtext

  • Yellowstone portrays white grievance amidst a changing America.
  • The show depicts a white family struggling to preserve their land against various threats.
ANECDOTE

Yellowstone Discovery

  • Sam Sanders watched Yellowstone at his aunt's recommendation.
  • Initially, it felt like a classic family soap opera, similar to Dallas but set on a farm.
ANECDOTE

House of the Dragon Critique

  • Sam Sanders found the sex scenes in House of the Dragon unappealing and stopped watching.
  • The show's graphic violence and sex turned him off.
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