Episode 4: Tone Deaf and Trending, Influencer Check

Ali and Alex return for episode 4, catching up after a hectic week involving family visits, Ali’s son’s surgery, and Alex’s last week at her job. They discuss how social media numbers create an illusion that’s hard to comprehend and segue into “hot takes,” criticizing James Charles for attacking a former Spirit Airlines employee who asked him to promote her GoFundMe, then posting an apology two weeks later. They also debate Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar, outlining the “big three” (Drake, J. Cole, Kendrick), diss-track history, Drake’s controversial defamation lawsuit, and Ali’s view that Drake’s new albums are “garbage.” They briefly note a Whitney “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Weight Watchers ad and reflect on influencers being out of touch with today’s economy.Alex shares relationship trauma after divorce, then they read two listener stories: a terrifying date that escalates into stalking and restraining order, and a situationship exposing a man’s secret live-in girlfriend and baby, advising the listener to tell the girlfriend.Don't miss out on anything Pretty!Instagram: @prettyproblematic.ana.TikTok: @prettyproblematic.anaPretty Problematic is hosted by Ali Askew and Alex Johnson. Instagram: @aliblaser / @alexandramariska.TikTok: @aliblaser / @alexandramariskaPlease write in your most Problematic stories/ confessions to:. ngl.link/prettyproblematic.ana.Or visit our Instagram and click the link in the Highlighted Story This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pproblematic.substack.com