Tumbler Ridge Tragedy & Epstein Unredacted: The Viral Fallout [Buzz]

Today on Buzz, Lila Grant and Jonah Klein analyze the digital aftermath of the tragic mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, which has become the top global trend on X. The episode also covers the major development in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation as the DOJ unredacts six high-profile names, including Leslie Wexner and Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, following bipartisan pressure in Congress. Additionally, the duo discusses the cultural backlash against AI-generated Super Bowl content and the viral 'no backing track' edit of Bad Bunny's performance. Finally, they highlight the K-pop crossover moment where Stray Kids members Changbin and Felix joined the viral 'Big Guy' TikTok challenge, sending the fandom into a frenzy.

Today on Buzz, we navigate a heavy news cycle led by the devastating school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, which has ignited global debates over Canadian gun policy and media framing. We also break down the bombshell unredacting of six powerful names from the Jeffrey Epstein files on the House floor by Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna. On the lighter side of the digital sphere, we look at the viral fallout from Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance—from hilarious 'no backing track' edits to the AI deepfakes sparking a massive authenticity crisis. Plus, Stray Kids' Changbin and Felix take over TikTok with their version of the 'Big Guy' trend. Lila Grant and Jonah Klein dive into the moments defining the internet today.

Topics Covered

  • 🇨🇦 Tumbler Ridge Shooting: A community in British Columbia is left devastated by a mass shooting that has triggered intense global debate.
  • 📁 Epstein Files Unredacted: Six names are read into the Congressional Record as the DOJ transparency movement gains bipartisan momentum.
  • 🎤 Super Bowl Authenticity Crisis: Bad Bunny’s viral vocal edits and 'soulless' AI ads spark a conversation on real vs. fake entertainment.
  • 🕺 Changlix 'Big Guy' Trend: Stray Kids members Felix and Changbin send K-pop fans into overdrive with a new viral challenge.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:20) - Tumbler Ridge Tragedy
  • (02:06) - Epstein Files Unredacted
  • (02:25) - Super Bowl Viral Moments
Tumbler Ridge Tragedy & Epstein Unredacted: The Viral Fallout [Buzz]
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