Behind the Curtain: Oscars Voting Secrets and NFL Draft Drama for 4/30/25
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Lawrence and Meryl dive into shocking news that Oscar voters weren't required to watch all nominated films before voting, raising questions about the integrity of past Academy Award winners.
• The NFL draft controversy surrounding Shedeur Sanders, who dropped to the fifth round despite expectations of a higher selection
• A cruel prank call to Sanders from the son of an Atlanta Falcons coordinator who obtained his number
• Jack in the Box's announcement to close up to 200 underperforming restaurants and possibly sell Del Taco
• Shannon Sharpe's $50 million lawsuit alleging rape and physical abuse from a former girlfriend
• The bizarre story of Bachelor Nation's Caitlin Bristow calling out her ex-fiancé for naming his dog "Teddy," a name she wanted for her future baby
• Elon Musk stepping back from Doge as Tesla profits plummet 71%
• Trump's controversial proposal to offer $5,000 bonuses for women to have babies
• Common skills Gen Z lacks according to boomers, including map reading and telling time on analog clocks
• The growing trend of embracing gray hair as a natural sign of aging
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Chapters
1. Behind the Curtain: Oscars Voting Secrets and NFL Draft Drama for 4/30/25 (00:00:00)
2. Welcome and Weather Chat (00:00:15)
3. Oscar Voters Finally Required to Watch Movies (00:01:18)
4. Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft Controversy (00:07:27)
5. Jack in the Box Closing Restaurants (00:19:00)
6. Shannon Sharpe's $50 Million Lawsuit (00:22:44)
7. Baby Name Drama Between Ex-Partners (00:46:23)
8. Elon Musk Stepping Back from Doge (00:52:28)
9. Gen Z Skills Gap Discussion (00:59:03)
10. Closing Thoughts and Goodbyes (01:06:23)
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