About this episode
The episode discusses potential renewed hostilities with Iran, the Met Gala, and the concept of ugly as beauty in modern celebrity culture.
While signs that hostilities with Iran might renew despite statements from Pete Hegseth to the contrary, we pivot to discussing last night's Met Gala and the current obsession with ugly as beauty, and the expansive world of modern celebrity. Plus, John recommends Jonathan Moore's The Night Market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Commentary Magazine
Guest: John
Topics covered
- Iran hostilities
- Met Gala
- ugly as beauty
- modern celebrity
- book recommendation
Keywords
- Iran
- Met Gala
- ugly beauty
- celebrity
- The Night Market
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Commentary Magazine
Books & works: The Night Market
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