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The shift in advertising strategies is also reflective of a broader trend in the entertainment industry. As the political landscape has shifted, with the election of Donald Trump, Hollywood and the mainstream media have been forced to recalibrate their approach. The simulation, as the hosts put it, is crashing, and companies like Disney are now walking back some of their more overt political messaging.
This is exemplified by the shelving of an episode of "Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur" that dealt with a transgender character's experience in sports. The hosts argue that this decision is not about transphobia, but rather a recognition that the majority of the audience is tired of the constant political messaging and agenda-pushing in media.
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