Caitlin Durante

Lafayette Ron Hubbard was a living monument to how much a tall white guy can achieve by lying, without pause, for seventy straight years. In Episode 27, Robert is joined by Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast) and they discuss the wild life of the found of Scientology.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caitlin Durante, a comedian and co-host of The Bechdel Cast, joins the discussion to dissect the U.S. Border Patrol's troubling history. They explore the racial biases of the 1924 Immigration Act and its cruel impact on various immigrant communities. Caitlin and the host humorously juxtapose personal travel tales with serious critiques, highlighting the agency's violent legacy. They dive into migrant experiences and the brutal enforcement tactics used, revealing a dark narrative that intertwines human rights and systemic racism.

In Part Three of our Series on L. Ron Hubbard, Robert is joined again by Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast) to discuss how L. Ron Hubbard spent 99% of his waking hours making up insane lies and died worth $600 million. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caitlin Durante, queer, antifascist artist, discusses the queer, antifascist artists of the surrealist movement who aimed to overthrow the world order. They explore the shift from communism to anarchism, the persecution faced by lesbian and non-binary artists during the Nazi occupation, and the influence of surrealists on camouflage techniques and fake armies in World War II.

Caitlin Durante, co-host of The Bechdel Cast, dives into the complex mythology of Leonardo DiCaprio, exploring his cult-like celebrity status. They discuss his iconic film roles, the peculiar habits of his inner circle, and the contradictions in his environmental activism. The conversation touches on the nuances of celebrity worship, the dynamics of his romantic relationships, and the societal implications of his enduring popularity. Listeners are invited to reflect on the fine line between fandom and cult behavior, all while indulging in nostalgia for Titanic.