ICYMI | The Astronomer CEO Coldplay Cheating Scandal

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Society & Culture, Technology, History

4.6 • 636 Ratings

🗓️ 23 July 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim break down everything that’s happened since a software CEO was caught in a suspicious position with his co-worker at a Coldplay concert. From Chris Martin’s viral dialogue to the dearth of content emerging from this story, they run through the tenets of a monocultural moment and debunk the misinformation that has transpired alongside this scandal. Get more of ICYMI with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of ICYMI and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the ICYMI show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/icymiplus for access wherever you listen. This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim, and Kate Lindsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:38.9	And that is the cold play cheating scandal.
1:47.6	Yes. cheating scandal. Yes, this drama involves Andy Byron, the CEO of this AI software company called Astronomer,
1:54.1	Kristen Cabot, the company's chief people officer, and Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay.
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