Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
March 30, 2026 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #225
About This Episode
From Akio Evans’ wearable history to the political firestorm around Nick Cannon and Chilli, we’re unpacking it all. Plus, vital advocacy on rape kit reform and must-read memoirs for the culture.
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