The Suspicious Lack of Rainbow-Washing, Protect Dylan Mulvaney, and Rupaul: STOP THAT AI!

This week's episode is arriving a little later than planned thanks to a neighborhood-wide internet outage that reminded us just how dependent we are on the digital gods. But we're back online and ready to complain about the internet, corporations, AI, and reality television—as nature intended.This week, we're talking about Pride Month, corporate allyship, and the suspicious lack of rainbow-washing in 2026. What happens when brands spend years selling Pride merchandise and rainbow logos, only to quietly disappear the moment support becomes politically inconvenient? We unpack the backlash surrounding Pattie Gonia and Patagonia, the rise of what we're calling "rainbow siphoning," and whether corporations ever cared about LGBTQ+ communities beyond their purchasing power. We also discuss the role bots, algorithms, and online narratives may be playing in shaping public opinion—and why the sudden silence from major brands feels impossible to ignore.Then we dive into the darker side of AI, starting with a disturbing AI-generated video targeting Dylan Mulvaney and the broader questions it raises about transphobia, accountability, and who gets protected online. From there, we tackle the growing use of AI in entertainment, including the controversy surrounding RuPaul's new film Stop That Train, whether studios are being honest about their use of AI-generated content, and why "employ artists" remains our official stance. Finally, we lighten things up with RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, breaking down alliances, makeover challenge drama, star strategy, and the queens making a serious run for the crown.