Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to kick off The Nerve’s inaugural book club, which coincides with the release of his debut novel "It Started with a Whisper," breaking down the real power of gossip, how it shapes narratives, and why Rob was seemingly destined for the industry from a young age. They also dive into Rob’s exclusive reporting on a Universal Pictures' president revealing secret, behind-the-scenes plans for a potential daytime TV show starring JFK Jr. before his fatal plane crash, debating whether he truly had what it took to succeed on air and how his career might have unfolded. Then Maureen reads Troublemaker feedback, reacting to the audience’s wildest takes and sharpest commentary on Ryan Reynolds, Lena Dunham, and more. Finally, Maureen unpacks a powerful New York Times interview with Charlize Theron, reflecting on her childhood trauma and the deeply cyclical nature of domestic violence. Rob Shuter: https://robshuter.substack.com/ Biologica: Take the Quick Hormonal Life Stage Quiz and get up to 32% off your first subscription order at https://Biologica.com/NERVE OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NERVE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod VanMan: Go to http://vanman.shop/maureen and use code MAUREEN for 15% off yourfirst order Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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