Episode 31: Is blocking celebrities online the right approach to their silence on Gaza?
In this week’s episode of Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei, Farah Andrews and Maan Jalal discuss a digital movement that has taken over the internet, urging social media users to block celebrities who have been publicly silent about the war in Gaza.
They explain how the #blockout campaign grew in the days following the Met Gala, how it is affecting the online influence of a number of celebrities and reactions from some influential personalities.
Maan also talks about starting an art collection with a modest budget, explaining why people should consider it and where to find pieces from…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.