In this episode, we unpack the MrBeast Las Vegas Experience backlash — why fans paid $1,000 for an empty event and what it says about influencer culture. We also dive into the wild TikTok trend where Minecraft mobs stormed movie theaters, causing real-world chaos.
Then things get serious: we cover the Roblox kidnapping case that highlights ongoing dangers in online gaming spaces, plus a breakdown of the new Gmail phishing scam that's stealing accounts with scary precision.
Finally, we take a deep, thoughtful look at the Karmelo Anthony case — a fatal high school stabbing that has turned into a national conversation about race, class, true crime media bias, and justice in the age of social media trials.
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MrBeast Vegas controversy
Minecraft Movie meme mobs (Chicken Jockey riots)
Roblox kidnapping and online child safety
Gmail phishing scam 2025 warning
Karmelo Anthony murder case analysis
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