Michael LaRosa, a podcaster and political commentator, joins Krystal and Saagar to discuss Trump's lawyer sparring with news networks, Americans opposing more Ukraine aid, Republican voters turning on Anti Wokeness, Wells Fargo deleting customer funds, Lizzo's controversy, Jim Cramer crying over class war, Biden sanctions failing, and a debate on the merits of Biden 2024.
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A majority of Americans oppose more Ukraine aid.
Republican voters are turning against Anti-Woke politics.
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Allegations of Weight Shaming and Unprofessional Behavior Against Lizzo Arise
Lizzo, a prominent artist known for promoting body positivity and female empowerment, has recently been accused by three of her former dancers of weight shaming and creating a hostile work environment. The dancers have filed a lawsuit alleging that Lizzo pressured them to engage in explicit activities at a strip club, subjected them to an intense and grueling audition process, and berated and eventually fired one dancer for recording a meeting due to a health condition. The dancers described feeling bullied and fearing for their jobs throughout these interactions. The allegations have sparked a discussion about the disconnect between Lizzo's public image and the alleged mistreatment of her dancers.
Criticism of Lizzo's Response to Allegations
Lizzo has faced criticism for her response to allegations of inappropriate behavior from former employees. She defended herself on Instagram, stating that the allegations were false and sensationalized. However, her response has been seen as dismissive of the concerns raised by her employees.
Negative impact of allegations on Lizzo's career
The harassment scandal surrounding Lizzo has had a significant negative impact on her career. Following the allegations, her record sales, streaming, and radio airplay experienced a drastic decline, leading to a career crisis. This sudden drop in popularity is seen as a result of fans feeling betrayed by the contrast between Lizzo's public image as a feminist icon and the allegations of mistreatment by her employees.
Key allegations and their impact
The allegations against Lizzo include claims of fat-shaming, inappropriate behavior, and pressuring employees to participate in activities they were uncomfortable with. These allegations have highlighted the discrepancy between Lizzo's public image of female empowerment and her alleged mistreatment of her employees. The impact of these allegations has been seen in the loss of Instagram followers and a damaged reputation for Lizzo.
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump's lawyer sparring with all 5 news networks over the weekend, Trump taking to Truth Social to threaten retaliation, new polling showing a majority of Americans oppose more Ukraine aid, Republican voters turn on Anti Wokeness politics, Wells Fargo accidentally deleting customer funds again, Lizzo streams collapse after fat shaming controversy, Krystal looks into Jim Cramer crying over class war in Autoworkers fight, Saagar looks into how Biden sanctions have failed while Putin's economy grows, and we're joined in studio for a debate on the merits of Biden 2024 with former WH Press Secretary for Jill Biden, Michael LaRosa.