The list of pop culture influences facing accusations and charges of sexual misconduct is still growing: Havery Weinstein, writer/director James Toback, comedian Louis C.K., former U.S. president George Bush, actor Kevin Spacey, film producer Brett Ratner, and most recently, news of Today host Matt Lauer. But do their actions mean we shouldn’t still enjoy their work and is it possible to separate the actions of the artist from the art?
Plus, the word “complicit,” which Dictionary.com has named 2017’s Word of the Year. It refers to not only the cultural shift in recognition of power abuse and sexual assault, but also Ivanka Trump, our society’s inaction on climate change, and several instances in which individuals have refused to be complicit in today’s world.
Shania Twain’s Grey Cup half-time show this past weekend was called 'peak Canadian,' but it also received some undue criticism.
Also, we discuss the efforts of a plus-size male model to change the fashion industry. According to Zach Miko, both the industry and society need to change male beauty standards.
Our Pop Culture Panel guests include: Ian MacKinnon from 104.9 Virgin Radio; Sean Burke, morning radio show announcer and Kari Watson, editor and writer with theyyScene
