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The segment notes that while Adidas and CAA dropped Kanye West, major streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music have not removed his music. The hosts discuss the difficulty these companies face in balancing corporate pressure with user retention. They also touch on the demonization of political figures like Ilhan Omar when they express pro-Palestinian views, illustrating the limits of acceptable discourse.
Adam Curry explains how the music business has shifted from radio to tech platforms like Spotify and TikTok, which "force" hits through algorithmic repetition. The hosts return to the Ben Shapiro clip, where he discusses "clinical prolapse" and the feminist movement's shift toward sexual transactionalism. They argue that the outrage is manufactured on both sides to drive engagement and division.
