Show Notes
Is cancel culture making a comeback?
This week, fashion designer John Galliano stepped down from his post as honoree at the 2027 Met Gala after public backlash over his history of antisemitism. Today on Second Thought, Suzy and Dan break down the merits of his punishment—and why the real villain of this story is hiding in plain sight.
Then, Suzy and Dan cover the cancellations you might’ve missed—like Waffle House’s fallen poet, Rockstar Riley, who was fired from his cooking job after his rap in praise of the company went viral; and former congressman George Santos, who just received a lifelong ban from betting on Kalshi.
Plus: The man who confessed to murder on a podcast. The scourge of “luxury strawberries.” And, not one, but two unexpected callers dial in live to set the record straight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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