Good Noticings Noticing MAGA Women, The Latest with Elena Taber and Noah Beck’s Sister, and Luxury Birthing Suites
Apr 8, 2026
Conversation jumps from the Artemis II lunar crew and what it means for representation to TikTok scandals involving influencer behavior and allegations. They unpack deepfake abuse and legal gaps after Collien Fernandes’ case. A sharp look at luxury Upper East Side birthing suites versus systemic maternal harms. Finally, they examine why some women are leaving or being pushed out of MAGA spaces.
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Artemis II Lunar Flyby Milestone
- Artemis II marks the first human mission beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo and focuses on a lunar flyby to study the far side's topography.
- Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton emphasize diverse firsts: Victor Glover first person of color, Christina Koch first woman, Jeremy Hansen first non-US citizen, and Reed Weissman as the oldest to leave low Earth orbit.
Budget Cuts Threaten NASA Science
- A proposed budget would cut NASA roughly 23% by 2027, shifting funding from scientific research to exploration and potentially undermining long-term benefits.
- Ashley Hamilton and Claire note research yields civilian tech benefits, and cuts risk prioritizing PR-focused missions over science.
Noah Beck's Sister Grooming Allegations
- Claire recounts the Haley Beck TikTok scandal where Noah Beck's sister was accused of grooming a teenage student and only faced consequences after TikTok attention.
- They discuss texts showing grooming, payments for compliments, and delayed firing until public pressure grew.