Rent: Live may have proved that the 21st century iteration of the live TV musical is a failed experiment, and we try to figure out where it all went wrong. Consumers in the global community need to be more conscious about their access to content, but what part does privilege play? And the horrific R. Kelly documentary leaves us feeling helpless about the lack of accountability in the public eye and wondering if this will ever change.

But on a lighter note, Natalie wants to introduce you to the nuns and nurses of Nonnatus House, Brittany wants you to love your local library, and once Ariana is finally in the zone to talk about Smallville, she wants you to know that this series is the best example of superhero foreplay to date. Our two truths and a lie also provide a delightful insight into one host's long-term celebrity crush.

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This episode’s hosts are:  Brittany Lovely, Ariana Quiñónez and Natalie Fisher.

Resources/Recommendations:

Surviving R. Kelly -- Lifetime

Call the Midwife -- BBC iPlayer

Call the Midwife -- Netflix

Deadly Class -- Image Comics

The Name of the Rose -- Goodreads

This Close -- Sundance Now

Smallville -- Hulu

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