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.

Gabe Sherman, a Vanity Fair special correspondent and author known for his insights into media and politics, joins to discuss his new film about Donald Trump. They reflect on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attacks and the broader implications for U.S. foreign policy. Sherman delves into Trump's relationship with Roy Cohn and how it shaped his political persona. The conversation also touches on shifts in Trump's communication style and the growing safety concerns for Jewish Americans on college campuses.