How Long Gone 936. - Chris & Jason
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Apr 27, 2026 Two friends trade travel stories from Lake Como and LA while poking fun at viral stunts and Substack drama. They debate authenticity around a White House incident and riff on media desensitization. Music talk covers Drake’s new look, album rollout strategy, and festival chaos from Stagecoach to boutique events.
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Selective Moral Panic Around Gia Tolentino
- Chris Black and Jason Stewart see the Gia Tolentino shoplifting backlash as a selective moral panic driven by audience expectations.
- They argue liberal writers attract scrutiny from their own fanbases, making Tolentino's micro-loot joke into a witch hunt tied to class and media envy.
Why The Dinner Shooting Felt Staged
- Chris suspects the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting looked staged because synchronized official messaging and odd details felt 'too good' for a real attack.
- They point to simultaneous White House tweets and non-alarmist public reaction as red flags for a false flag narrative.
Press Dinner Speed Run And Substack Drama
- Jason and Chris recount chaotic press dinner scenes where a running intruder was tackled and Secret Service brandished weapons.
- They describe viral moments like substack fights and attendees treating the incident with blasé humor rather than panic.