This Barbie Is On Strike!

<p>On this week’s episode, hosts Tre’vell Anderson and jarrett hill go over the complex and complicado of the highly anticipated <i>Barbie</i> movie. They get into their thoughts on the film’s rollout, marketing strategy, and how Stereotypical Barbie represents the beginning of white women’s self - reckoning. But first in our Pass The Popcorn segment, our hosts speak on the state of the entertainment industry, from the WGA/SAG - AFTRA union strikes, to Hollywood’s initiative of driving out diversity, specifically at the network executive level.</p><p>Our hosts will also be on hiatus during the month of August, but don’t worry!  We’ll be sharing content throughout the break and will be back on August 31st with a brand new episode. </p><p><strong>Mentioned In This Episode</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/25/ups-teamsters-reach-contract-to-avoid-strike-union-says.html">UPS Union Strikes </a></p><p><a href="https://www.theroot.com/biden-hires-1st-black-woman-to-run-office-of-legislativ-1850671570">Shuwanza Goff </a></p><p><a href="https://www.outsports.com/2023/7/20/23799193/kevin-maxen-nfl-coach-coming-out-jacksonville-jaguars-boyfriend">Kevin Maxen</a></p><p><strong>DIS/Honorable Mentions </strong></p><p><strong>jh</strong></p><p>DM: Companies who email too damn much </p><p><strong>TA</strong></p><p>HM: Creative Cuisine / GLAAD</p><p><strong>Our Sponsors This Week</strong></p><p><a href="https://wildgrain.com/">Wild Grain</a></p><p>Wild Grain is the first-ever, bake-from-frozen subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries.</p><p>For a limited time, FANTI listeners can get $30 off their first box, plus free croissants in every box with their subscription.</p><p>To get this offer, go to: <a href="http://wildgrain.com/FANTI">Wildgrain.com/FANTI</a>. FANTI listeners can also use the promo code FANTI at checkout to get the discount.</p><p>Go ahead and @ us</p><p>Email: FANTI@maximumfun.org</p><p>IG</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fantipodcast/">@FANTIpodcast</a