Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin? Criticize the Michael Jackson Biopic.<em> </em>
The Slate Culture Gabfest episode from April 29, 2026, examines the cultural impact of Michael Jackson through a critical lens, focusing on the new biopic 'Michael' directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson. The hosts debate whether the film offers a balanced portrayal or functions as hagiography by sidestepping Jackson's controversies. They also discuss the limited series 'Half Man' and T Magazine’s 'How to Be Cultured' issue, exploring broader questions about art, legacy, and cultural literacy.
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Culture Gabfest April 29, 20263:30 AM Michael Jackson Moonwalks the Box Office Edition On this week’s show, the cultural juggernaut Michael, the new limited series Half Man, and T Magazine’s special issue: How to Be Cultured. Copy Link Share Share <div class="slate-megaphone__slot"></div> View Transcript Advertisement Listen & Subscribe Choose your preferred player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music TuneIn RSS Feed For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. <p class="slate-notification--error podcast-how-to-listen__notification">Please enable javascript to get your Slate Plus feeds.</p> All Slate Plus Podcasts Get Your Slate Plus Podcast If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support.
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