OpenAI's Influencer Brand Trip, Ariana Grande Steps Back & the Michigan Senate Primary with Megan Thuy
The Moment LIVE! Politics & Culture, ExplainedShow Notes
OpenAI flew influencers to a $2,500-a-night Hudson Valley resort for a brand trip. Meredith and Rebecca break down what the trip actually was, why OpenAI acquired TPBN, and what it means when a government contractor with a $200 million contract starts courting girl boss content creators. Then, Ariana Grande's team announces she's stepping back from public life after her tour ends in September, and Meredith and Rebecca wrestle with what you're allowed to say about a performer whose body is visibly part of her work. North West canceled her tour, and Meredith thinks there are no coincidences in Kardashian land.
Then, progressive organizer and digital coalition builder Megan Thuy joins live from Michigan on primary day: the Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens race, whether this primary actually defines the future of the Democratic Party, and why Meredith thinks Haley Stevens is doing something distinctly Trump-esque.
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