

Barbie’s Dream House and NYC’s Private School Nightmare
Aug 3, 2023
Willa Paskin discusses the origins and evolution of Barbie, the success of a Barbie movie, and future plans for the franchise. Gabe Sherman examines a scandal at Horace Mann, an elite private school, involving racist social media pages, a teacher's controversial novel, and the influence of wealthy parents in college admissions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Surprising Brilliance of a Barbie Movie
01:36 • 2min
The Story Behind Barbie: From Reviewing Movies to the Evolution of the Iconic Doll
03:25 • 16min
Speculating on the Success and Impact of a Popular Movie
19:09 • 2min
Barbie dolls, podcast recommendation, and two sponsor ads
20:46 • 2min
Power Dynamics and Scandals at Harsman
22:33 • 12min
Controversy over a Satirical Novel about a New York City Private School
34:30 • 2min
Controversial Novel and Plagiarism Scandal
36:49 • 12min
The Competitive Nature of College Admissions and the Influence of Wealthy Parents
48:48 • 4min