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EPISODE · Nov 13, 2025 · 19 MIN

Debra Messing MELTDOWN: 91 Instagram Stories, Racism & Will & Grace Fallout

from Wilko and Courts · host Wilko and Courts

Debra Messing has posted 91 Instagram Stories in 24 hours, shared Islamophobic content about NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, and triggered a major online backlash — so Wilko & Courts are breaking it all down.In this episode, we unpack everything:• Debra Messing’s Islamophobia accusations• The viral 91 Instagram Story meltdown• Why people think her algorithm has “broken her brain”• Her history of online feuds (Trump, Susan Sarandon, Megan Mullally)• Whether fans should stop watching Will & Grace• The bigger art vs artist conversation — can we separate the actor from the work?• How public figures spread misinformation and the danger of anti-Muslim rhetoric• Age, algorithms, and when celebrities “go boomer mode” onlinePlus: Wilko talks about the bird theory update, Courts talks about parenting, and we ask YOU where the line is when it comes to problematic celebrities.If you enjoy the episode, hit like, subscribe, and sound off in the comments — can we still enjoy Will & Grace after this?⏱️ CHAPTERS (Timestamped)00:00 – The 91 Instagram Story chaos00:32 – Wilko & Courts catch-up01:00 – Bird theory + boyfriend update02:00 – Eating alone in public03:00 – Debra Messing drama begins03:25 – Islamophobic posts explained04:00 – Meme reposts + “jihadist” accusations05:00 – 91 stories… and the second-hand embarrassment06:00 – Debra’s political history (Trump feud)07:30 – Susan Sarandon & Megan Mullally feuds09:00 – Is she “a woman of an age”?09:30 – Will people stop watching Will & Grace?10:30 – Can you separate art from the artist?12:00 – Kids singing cancelled songs (R. Kelly)13:00 – Chris Pratt & likeability14:00 – What’s the rule in 2025?15:00 – Moms, algorithms & misinformation17:00 – How algorithms radicalise people18:00 – Debra Messing’s legacy vs reality18:45 – Final thoughts + “What do WE do now?”19:20 – Comment prompt (sound off!)#DebraMessing #WillAndGrace #Islamophobia #zohranmamdani ranMamdani #WilkoAndCourts #PodcastClips #PopCultureNews #CelebrityDrama #ArtVsArtist #CelebScandal #2025News #ViralStories

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