The Brett Cooper Show Teen Vogue Just Got Canceled (By Vogue) | Episode 89
Nov 6, 2025
Teen Vogue's politics team has been completely cut, and some argue it could be a blessing in disguise. The show's host humorously mocks reactions from laid-off writers while tracing the magazine's shift from fashion to politics. Notable moments include commentary on Teen Vogue's provocative articles since 2017 and a critique of its ideologically driven content. As the magazine faces a leadership shakeup, there's a push for a return to its original fashion-focused roots, with the hope that relaunching will steer it back on track.
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Politics Section Cut In Merger
- Teen Vogue's politics section was eliminated in a Condé Nast restructuring that merges Teen Vogue into Vogue.com.
- Brett Cooper argues this shift removes explicit political content aimed at teens and may restore teen-focused fashion coverage.
Lauren Duca Article As Turning Point
- Brett recounts Lauren Duca's 2016 op-ed "Donald Trump is Gaslighting America" as the turning point for Teen Vogue.
- That piece and its subsequent debate thrust the magazine into national political conversation and changed its direction.
Mission Shift From Fashion To Activism
- Teen Vogue's 2018 mission explicitly positioned the magazine as "the young person's guide to saving the world."
- Brett Cooper says that mission represented an intentional shift from fashion toward political advocacy starting in 2017-2018.