Brands of the Week: Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Acts of Kindness, Jimmy Cliff, The Poverty Line and Holiday Shopping

On Brand with Donny Deutsch

Donny Deutsch Podcast Admin

Entertainment News, News, Arts, News Commentary

4.6 • 896 Ratings

🗓️ 4 December 2025

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

In this episode the conversation explores the concept of branding in various contexts, including politics, consumer behavior, and cultural impact. The discussion highlights significant events and trends, such as holiday shopping statistics, celebrity news, and unique political campaigns. The episode also touches on societal expectations regarding adulthood and concludes with a heartwarming story of kindness in the community. Takeaways Political branding can lead to controversies and conflicts of interest. Consumer behavior is shifting towards necessities over discretionary spending. Holiday shopping trends indicate a record-breaking season despite economic disparities. Celebrity actions can have significant cultural impacts, as seen with Jimmy Cliff and Sabrina Carpenter. Unique political campaigns can emerge from unexpected figures, like the ShamWow pitchman. Art and historical artifacts can fetch millions, reflecting cultural value and economic trends. Understanding adulthood is evolving, with new studies suggesting maturity comes later than previously thought. Online content designed to provoke outrage is a growing concern in media. Acts of kindness, like the mom on the plane, can inspire community spirit and positivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	There's a reason we re-watch Home Alone every year.
0:03.0	Merry Christmas, you filthy animal.
0:05.0	It's because the best stories stay with you.
0:08.0	And Disney Plus is where you'll find your next great story.
0:12.0	Whether it's Fantastic Four First Steps.
0:15.0	We will protect you.
0:16.0	High-power drama, All's Fair.
0:18.0	Tell us your story.
0:19.0	Or brand new Percy Jackson. That was just the beginning.
0:22.4	A lifetime of great stories awaits on Disney Plus. Now streaming 18 plus. Subscription required.
0:29.0	Tees and Cs apply. I'm James Patterson. I write way too many books. Welcome to Hungry Dogs.
0:36.0	The title comes from my maternal grandmother,
0:38.4	Isabel Zelvis Morris. Nan used to always say, Hungry Dogs Run Faster, James, and I've been
0:44.8	running fast ever since. Here's what will be coming your way soon, and this is a really
0:49.3	terrific list, I think. You'll hear from some incredible people like Stacey Abrams. Yay. B.J. Novak. Yay. Kathy Bates,
0:58.8	Dolly Parton, Josh Gadd, and Pope Leo. Okay, maybe not Pope Leo. But who knows? Maybe he'll show up.
1:05.7	Hungry Dogs Run Faster. Thank you, Grandma, for turning me into a hopeless, obsessive, compulsive. Listen to
1:12.5	Hungry Dogs with James Patterson. That'd be me on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get
1:19.5	your podcast. Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is it.
1:29.8	The world, as you know it, is over.
1:31.8	Completely done.
1:33.1	It's not about to be over.
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