4 chapters across the catalog
On the talk show The Real, Amanda Seales argued that even if the Smollett attack was a hoax, it was "low-key noble" because it brought attention to the reality of hate crimes. She invoked the name of Emmett Till to justify her stance. The hosts criticize this logic, arguing that it uses historical tragedy to excuse modern-day deception and "mind screws."
Hosts of The Real criticized Jillian Michaels, arguing that weight does not determine health and citing examples of fit marathon runners dying of heart attacks. The discussion notes that some media personalities, like Loni Love, represent a specific "plus-size" demographic that viewers identify with. Historical examples like Star Jones and Al Roker illustrate how dramatic weight loss can sometimes negatively impact a celebrity's established brand.
Lonnie Love's comments on the talk show The Real regarding black men's inability to maintain loyal relationships spark a discussion on the perceived "open season" on black patriarchy. The narrative attributes modern relationship issues to the historical trauma of slavery, a claim the hosts dispute by citing high marriage rates in the black community post-slavery until the 1940s. The lack of network pushback against Love's generalizations is framed as a sanctioned ideological wedge between black men and women.
The daytime talk show The Real discussed the NFL's invitation for Colin Kaepernick to attend a private workout in Atlanta. The hosts of the show highlighted that Kaepernick had opted out of his 49ers contract in 2017 rather than being fired. This segment illustrates the high level of mainstream celebrity status Kaepernick achieved outside of the sports world.
