Heather Schwedel
Staff writer at Slate who covers culture; contributed a piece titled “Unfortunately, I Have to Recommend You See Melania” and appears to review and analyze the Melania documentary in this episode.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 22min
Meh-lania
Heather Schwedel, Slate staff writer who reviewed the Melania documentary, joins to unpack the film’s polished, inscrutable presentation. They discuss its glossy PR feel, the baffling $75 million cost and Amazon’s risky backing. Conversation covers Brett Ratner’s controversy, the White House premiere optics, crew credit issues, and whether the film will make any lasting cultural splash.
