StS Episode 206: We are Barbie, and Barbie is us

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Episode Summary:

Adrienne Hill joins us this week, and we discuss some current events: RFJ Jr. has presidential hopes, “The Sound of Freedom” is in theaters, and magical nanotechnology makes an appearance in pro tennis. Then onto the main event: All Things Barbie! We have thoughts on the movie, some Barbie folklore and “oopsies,” the Barbenheimer phenomenon, and her enduring reputation as both a heroine and a villain. Ben has a unique perspective, after a ton of research down rabbit holes looking for any solid evidence that girls develop eating disorders because they idolize Barbie’s unrealistic figure.

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