S4E41: American Scandals in Action

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Generally American (A Journey in American English)

Christopher M. Chandler, Kris Schauer

105 episodes

6 days ago

Hello, Hola, Guten Tag, Bonjour, こんにちは ! Welcome everyone, this is a podcast for those wanting to learn about U.S. culture through Standard American English, also known as General American. We talk about various different topics related to the U.S. and the U.S.'s relations with other countries. My co-host and I would like to think of this as more of a journey because you never know where it’ll take us. Plus, since the journey’s more important than the end or the start, we hope that you’ll be willing to join us! Let’s see where it takes us!

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S4E41: American Scandals in Action

Generally American (A Journey in American English)

46 minutes

2 years ago

S4E41: American Scandals in Action

Summary
In this episode, Kris and I discuss various scandals, ranging from Thanksgiving mishaps to high-profile political controversies. We touch on scandals involving The Completionist, Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky, Anthony Weiner, Hurricane Katrina, George W. Bush and 9/11, and Kanye West. We explore the impact of scandals on public figures and the varying reactions from the public. We also reflect on the fascination with scandals and the role of media in perpetuating them.

Takeaways

Scandals can have a significant impact on public figures, affecting their reputation and careers.
The public's reaction to scandals can vary, with some scandals leading to long-lasting consequences while others are quickly forgotten.
Media plays a crucial role in perpetuating scandals and shaping public opinion.
Scandals often involve a range of topics, including politics, entertainment, and personal behavior.

Chapters:

(00:00) - Introduction
(03:17) - Thanksgiving and Turkey Frying
(09:17) - Scandals: The Completionist
(19:17) - Scandals: Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky
(25:24) - Scandals: Anthony Weiner
(30:49) - Scandals: Hurricane Katrina
(36:01) - Scandals: George W. Bush and 9/11
(39:40) - Scandals: Kanye West
(45:31) - Conclusion

Transcript:
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