Olivia Rodrigo Stands With Jane Doe

Summary

Olivia Rodrigo’s Comments and Megyn Kelly’s Response

Olivia Rodrigo publicly expressed support for the plaintiff in the ongoing Cornell case. She condemned institutions she said protect abusers and called for accountability and lasting change. The hosts noted that the plaintiff’s identity had reportedly become public, but suggested Rodrigo may not have studied the case closely and was voicing a position her audience would expect.

Megyn Kelly criticized Rodrigo for speaking about the case, telling her to stick to singing and threatening to scrutinize the messages in her music. The hosts called the “shut up and sing” response ineffective and largely empty, arguing that Kelly’s audience likely has little overlap with Rodrigo’s and that celebrities should be answered with counterarguments rather than told to stay silent.

The hosts also acknowledged their own earlier criticism of Rodrigo’s music, describing some of it as bleak and potentially unhelpful for young listeners. They emphasized that this criticism is separate from trying to silence her.

Vendor Complaints About Daisy Chain Fields

The discussion covered complaints from vendors who worked at Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields benefit festival. According to posts quoted on the show, some vendors said they were not paid, faced confusing last-minute logistics and penalties, and lost money under the event’s fee and sales arrangements.

The hosts said the allegations seemed at odds with the festival’s charitable and feminist image. They also questioned whether the controversy would have a lasting effect, given the event’s reported success.

Sunny Hostin’s Clarification and the Debate Over Consent

The hosts discussed Sunny Hostin’s clarification of earlier comments about the Cornell case. As they described it, Hostin said she was not defending the accused or denying that rape occurred; rather, she was arguing that New York law should cover sexual-assault cases involving voluntary intoxication.

The hosts said Hostin faced backlash and sarcastically suggested that pressure from Cynthia Erivo prompted her follow-up. They then debated how intoxication and consent should be treated under the law, including whether different standards for men and women are justified.

Presenters

• Brett Dasovic
• Mary (surname not identified in the subtitles)