Nicole Conlan

Rollie Williams, host of Climate Town, and Nicole Conlan, writer for The Daily Show, dive into the world of Super Bowl ads and their cultural impacts. They analyze the notable absence of car commercials and how this reflects societal shifts toward urban and suburban divides. Their discussion includes a humorous critique of the narratives around oversized trucks and a look at Jeep's attempt to bridge political divides. The conversation touches on nostalgia, identity, and the evolving portrayal of cars in advertising today.

The Matilda Effect was coined in 1993 and explains the phenomenon of women’s historical contributions to science getting forgotten over time. These women are not only left out of history books, but also subjected to men taking credit for their work. Daily Show writer Nicole Conlan and host of the podcast Lost Women of Science, Katie Hafner, join Roy Wood Jr. to uncover why women and girls get overlooked in the sciences and how this can be improved through representation and exposure. Original Air Date: March 21, 2023 Beyond the Scenes is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts, or watch at YouTube.com/TheDaily Show  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Rollie Williams, host of Climate Town, and Nicole Conlan, writer at The Daily Show, as they dissect how Super Bowl ads reflect our cultural climate. They tackle the decreasing focus on car commercials, the absurdity and humor in advertisements, and the evolving messages surrounding race and inclusion in the NFL. Their insights cover the juxtaposition of urban versus suburban living, the challenges of raising families in cities, and the critique of nostalgia in marketing all amidst a pressing climate crisis.