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Sep 27, 2023 Topics discussed include the treatment of Russell Brand by the papers, Rishi Sunak's climate U-turn, the authors behind the Daily Mail's opinion pieces, Rupert Murdoch's step down, the corporate side of Party Conferences, and the practice of booking lounges and buying lobbying access at events.
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Gestalt Cow Theory
- Helen Lewis first met Russell Brand in 2013 at the Savoy Hotel.
- He shared an anecdote about cows walking over cattle grids, suggesting a gestalt animal consciousness.
Star Treatment
- Russell Brand's difficult work style, like his lateness with The Guardian, reflects how stars are treated differently.
- Commercial considerations allow stars to get away with behaviors others wouldn't, as seen with Brand's accommodations.
Brand on HIGNFY
- Ian Hislop sat next to Russell Brand on "Have I Got News for You" in 2007.
- Brand complained of disrespect after the show and exhibited pompous, cranky behavior during recording.