Episode #2451

Cheryl Hines

· 2 books mentioned

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Actress and director Cheryl Hines discusses the toxic nature of political discourse and pressures of public life during a presidential campaign, touching on Hollywood groupthink and questioning mainstream health narratives. She also shares experiences with animal encounters, reflections on AI and universal basic income, and insights from writing her book "Unscripted."

What they talked about

  • Politics as a cult-like groupthink
  • Pandemic experience and media distrust
  • Criticism of pharmaceutical industry influence
  • TSA body scanners and radiation concerns
  • Childhood fame and resilience
  • Eating insects on Fear Factor
  • Bobby Kennedy's falconry and hawking
  • Ant colonies and their underground structures

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