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Kanye West, Celebrity Handlers & the Dead Internet | Shane Cashman

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Independent journalist and author Shane Cashman joins the program to discuss the month he spent documenting the life of Kanye West. Cashman shares how the two met and how that encounter developed into an ongoing dialogue, with West opening up about some of his deepest thoughts during an extraordinary period of his life—including his run for president, the loss of his Nike contract, and the possibility of divorce from Kim Kardashian.

In today’s discussion, Shane describes West’s unpredictability and the unusual experiences he witnessed while documenting his life, leading to a broader conversation about the world of celebrity and the handlers who often surround powerful public figures. Sarah and Shane explore who these handlers are, why they are there, and what role they may play in the lives and careers of influential celebrities.

The conversation also dives into the Dead Internet Theory and what it could mean in an online world increasingly populated by bots, algorithms, AI-generated content, and manufactured engagement. How much of what we experience online represents genuine human interaction, and how much is being artificially created, amplified, or controlled?

Purchase Shane Cashman’s new book and follow his work at https://ShaneCashman.com


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