About this episode

The episode discusses Kanye West's recent comeback and the implications for celebrity culture and society.

After years of antisemitic comments, failed business deals and a failed Presidential run, Ye is making a comeback.  The artist, formerly known as Kanye West, recently apologized for his past behavior and released a new album. It’s his usual routine for new music releases. But this round was followed by two massive sold-out shows in Los Angeles. A myriad of fans and famous people were there to support. So, what does this comeback say about the state of celebrity and society? Sam breaks it all down with  Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw . Sign up for Sam’s Newsletter to get behind the scenes stuff from every interview each week. The Sam Sanders Show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions.  

People in this episode

Host: Sam Sanders

Guest: Lucas Shaw

Topics covered

• celebrity
• comeback
• antisemitism
• music
• society
• apology

Keywords

• Kanye West
• Ye
• comeback
• apology
• celebrity
• music
• antisemitism

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Organizations: Bloomberg, KCRW, Sam Sanders Productions

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