Kim Kardashian’s Hairy Look, Meghan Markle’s Acting Flop, Annoying George Clooney Flees America, and Maduro’s Capture

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Spot On with Link Lauren:

Episode – Kim Kardashian’s Hairy Look, Meghan Markle’s Acting Flop, Annoying George Clooney Flees America, and Maduro’s Capture
Host: Link Lauren (presented by MK Media)
Date: January 5, 2026

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Episode Overview

Link Lauren kicks off 2026 with sharp, sassy commentary on a flurry of hot topics from pop culture and politics. Taking aim at New Year’s resolutions, celebrity fashion misfires, Hollywood hypocrisy, and major political shakeups, Link weaves together incisive humor, pointed critiques, and moments of reflection. It’s classic Link: clever, unfiltered, and, as always, spot on.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. New Year’s Resolutions & Real Talk (01:00–05:30)

• Theme: Skepticism about the annual ritual of self-reinvention, aimed at both everyday people and celebrities.
• Memorable Commentary:
  • On the pointlessness of resolutions, Link says,

    “Let’s stop pretending we’re going to reinvent the second the clock strikes midnight. When that ball drops, I am still the same person.” (01:26)

  • Calls out “that one friend” who claims dramatic change after reading a self-help book or listening to one podcast,

    “Sweetie, you downloaded one Mel Robbins podcast. Cut the crap, okay?” (02:10)

  • Argues self-improvement is overhyped and that small victories (getting out of bed, washing your hair, paying bills) count as much as anything.
• Underlying Point: Regular people are expected to grow and apologize, but “celebrities in Hollywood, politicians, the people in power, they’re not.” (03:44)

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2. Best & Worst Celebrity Looks (05:30–12:30)

Best Look: Melania Trump’s Disco Ball Dress

• Details: Melania’s New Year’s Eve silver sequin maxi dress by Ilkyaz Ozelmanu, with Christian Louboutin crystal pumps.
• Link’s Take:

  “The dress is... a sequin maxi dress in silver. The shoes are Christian Louboutin crystal embellished pumps. I think I just got a little bit gayer reading that sentence. But I absolutely love this dress.” (07:17)

• Context: Melania’s fun, atypical dress has social media even trying to recreate it.

Worst Look: Kim Kardashian’s Viral Fur Outfit

• Description: Kim seen in Aspen in an excessive, multi-pattern fur getup, which Link likens to “Game of Thrones.”
• Savage One-Liner:

  “I think this is what Kim Kardashian would look like if she didn’t have laser hair removal.” (09:10)

• Business Dig: Suggests the Kardashians could monetize laser hair, quipping,

  “If they shave their backs, their arms, their legs, they could sell slippers, they could sell scarves, they could sell shawls.” (09:37)

• On Appropriateness: Points out Aspen wasn’t cold, likening her to “dressed for the Himalayas.” (10:15)

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3. Maduro’s Capture – Political Theatre & Fashion (12:30–19:10)

• Headline: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured in a U.S. military operation, with his Nike sweatsuit ironically going viral.

  • “The look went viral over the week, and apparently guys went out and bought this Nike tech sweatsuit... sold out everywhere.” (12:56)

• Security Comedy:

  “If there is a chance that President Trump is going to send troops in to snatch you up in the middle of the night, you need to make sure you’re not in any embarrassing pajamas.” (14:12)

• On Justice:

  “He needs to be brought to justice, right? Because Nicolás Maduro is—he is a cartel leader, dictator, illegitimate leader and president of Venezuela.” (13:42)

• Contextualizes his comments with the murder of Laken Riley by Venezuelan gang members.
• Political Edge: Criticizes Kamala Harris for her response and “opening the border.”

  • “Kamala Harris, she has blood on her hands for Laken Riley and all of these young women.” (17:10)

• Patriotism & Respect for Military:

  “God bless these men and women in uniform and God bless the Delta Forces. And it really is a reminder... Nobody can compete with us when it comes to our military.” (18:10)

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4. Culture Wars & American Identity (20:15–24:00)

• Main Point: Link claims 2026’s big cultural flashpoint will be the “rise of Islam” in America, especially in New York.
  • Focuses on Zoran Mamdani’s inauguration and NYC landmarks lit green for Muslim heritage.
  • Critiques the tendency to “check a bunch of boxes and all this DEI crap.” (22:49)
• Sharpest Quote:

  “Our diversity, okay, is not our strength, okay? Our strength is how we come together as Americans with common values.” (23:18)

• Compares increased reluctance to criticize Muslims with previous climate around trans issues.

  • “If you say anything offensive about a Muslim person, right, ... you can really get canceled now in the mainstream media. But this is a cancel free zone.” (24:30)

• Advice for Disenchanted New Yorkers:

  “If you are fleeing New York, don’t bring your liberal policies with you.” (24:50)

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5. Meghan Markle – Acting Flop & Hollywood Rejection (24:50–29:00)

• Acting Return: Markle stars in “Close Personal Friends” with Lily Collins, Brie Larson, and Jack Quaid.

  • “Reports say that her performance has drawn unflattering comparisons to Kim Kardashian. And in fact, some folks say that she makes Kim Kardashian look like an Oscar winner.” (26:27)

• Critique:

  “She is not some Academy Award-winning actress, as we’ve seen in her Oprah interview... She needs to go back to, like, Lee Strasberg... and get some help.” (26:47)

• Hollywood Fallout: Claims she’s “been cut from Kris Jenner’s list” after drama over party photos.

  • “When the Kardashians say you can’t be trusted, you are in trouble.” (27:47)

• On Privacy Irony:

  “You know, you’re going to a Kardashian party. ... These are people who put videos of themselves birthing their children on TV ... and you thought ... you would have privacy?” (28:11)

• Advice:

  “If you’re on Kris Jenner’s bad list ... I would move to a different country, change my name, move to Venezuela. I hear there’s an opening for president down there.” (28:04)

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6. Princess Catherine – Vogue’s “Eternal Influencer” (29:00–31:30)

• Comparison: Contrasts Catherine’s authentic vulnerability (discussing cancer recovery, child-rearing) with Markle’s image obsession.

  • “The reason Princess Catherine is being crowned an eternal influencer by Vogue ... is because she knows how to keep it real.” (29:54)

• Royal Relevance: Highlights the importance of strong Anglo-American relations with William & Catherine as future monarchs.
• Royal Expert Helena Chard’s Perspective:

  “Catherine’s style, grace and ability to connect with people certainly aids her accolade of the eternal influencer...” (30:45)

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7. George Clooney “Flees” America for France (29:24–33:54)

• News: Clooney and family awarded French citizenship, officially departing the U.S.
• Hypocrisy Call-Out:

  “He has pushed you and I to go out there and vote for liberal failing policies. And then he says, oh, I can’t live in California anymore. My Kids won’t have a fair shake. ... But then he’s gonna take all his money and go live in France.” (29:35)

• Delivers sarcastic French nightclub humor and highlights Clooney’s vocal politics.
• President Trump’s Take:

  “Good news. George and Amal Clooney, two of the worst political prognosticators of all time, have officially become citizens of France...” (32:07)

• Big Picture: Framing Clooney’s move as emblematic of elite hypocrisy and disconnect from everyday Americans.

  • “He wants to vote for Kamala, but then he admits that California sucks. So, George Clooney, you are a hypocrite.” (33:05)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On celebrity “rebrands”:

  “If you’ve been a bitch the last 20 years, why change now? Okay, be consistent.” (02:38)

• On Kardashian fashion:

  “Dylan Mulvaney is the wish Alibaba version of First Lady Melania Trump’s outfit.” (08:14)

• On being “snatchable”:

  “If any of these big, burly, handsome Delta Forces men want to come in and apprehend me and capture me, I won’t even put up a fight.” (18:27)

• On Meghan Markle’s career:

  “She’s just not selling it well, okay? ... There are no acting chops there.” (26:44)

• On escaping New York’s politics:

  “If you are fleeing New York, don’t bring your liberal policies with you.” (24:50)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 01:00 – Show open / New Year’s commentary
• 05:30 – Best and Worst Looks of the Week
• 12:30 – Maduro’s capture & viral sweatsuit
• 19:10 – U.S. military power & Operation Absolute Resolve
• 20:15 – Islam in America & NYC politics
• 24:50 – Meghan Markle acting flop / Kardashian feud
• 29:00 – Princess Catherine crowned ‘Eternal Influencer’
• 29:24 – George Clooney “flees” U.S. for France
• 33:54 – Closing thoughts and gratitude

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Tone and Originality

The episode delivers Link Lauren at his sharpest: direct, snarky, and self-aware, with a blend of pop-culture savvy and biting political satire. Softer moments, such as his empathy for listeners facing tough times, balance the often acerbic wit.

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Conclusion

Link Lauren’s first episode of 2026 sets the tone for the year: irreverent, incisive, and ready to take on hypocrisy from Hollywood, Washington, and beyond. From Kim Kardashian’s furs to George Clooney’s exile, Link’s commentary is as entertaining as it is biting—proving, once again, he’s always spot on.

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Transcript

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Well, my friends, welcome back to Spot on with Link. Lauren. I have to ask you guys, okay, Is this the worst sweater ever or is it okay? Okay. Comment and let me know what you think. Let me show it to you real quick. Let me show you. Okay. I don't know if this is a kangaroo. I don't know if this is a reindeer or what type of animal it is. This was a Christmas gift for which I'm very grateful. But you guys know on Christmas morning, you kind of turn into an Academy Award winning actor when you open something, you're like, oh, my God, this. Thank you. Thank you so much. So let me know what you guys think about the sweater. But I also have to wish you a happy New Year. No matter how your year is going so far, you're probably having a better one than Nicholas Maduro. Now listen, tell me if you agree. I am tired of all these New Year's resolutions. Every year it's the same thing. I'm going to go to the gym. I'm going to drink more water. I'm going to be kinder. Let's stop pretending. We're going to reinvent the second the clock strikes midnight. When that ball drops, I am still the same person. Person. And look, if you're feeling bad about not reinventing yourself this year, don't worry. Megan Markle will debut an entirely new personality, company or life story by February. So she's got us all covered. Really? You're doing fine. And you know, there's always that one friend. Okay? There is always that one friend. Who says I'm going to be kinder this year? I'm going to show up. I've changed my ways. Sweetie, you downloaded one Mel Robbins podcast. Cut the crap, okay? You bought one self help book. There's always that one friend who thinks that this is their E Love year. This is the year they're really going to transform and be kinder and be better. And then they're back being a miserable troll in about five days. Okay, so listen, I'm not judging. It takes a village. But if you've been a bitch the last 20 years, why change now? Okay, Be consistent. You've had the same nasty personality since Caitlyn was Bruce, okay? You've had the same personality for a long time. We don't need you to change. I like for people to be upfront about who they are. I don't need all this fake self improvement garbledygo, okay? Don't announce you're changing and expect us to all clap along. Am I wrong? Okay. Am I wrong? You guys comment and tell me what you think you know. I read all of your comments. I pour over them. I just have no patience in 2026 for games. My philosophy is very simple. You wake up each day and you do the best you can with what you got some people watching right now. I love you. You're dealing with stress, depression, grief, health issues, money problems. Maybe you're just completely worn down. Some days the win is getting out of bed. Some, the win is just washing your hair, putting one foot in front of the other. Some days the win is getting through work, getting the kids to school, paying the bills. All of that counts. You don't need a rebrand because the calendar flipped. But here's the double standard. Okay? Here is the double standard. Us regular folks, we're expected to grow, change, take accountability. But celebrities in Hollywood, politicians, the people in power, they're not Kim Kardashian. She's still going to whore herself out this year. Who knows what ridiculous products she'll be selling. The folks in the swamp in Washington, D.C. they're going to continue lining their pockets. If something goes wrong for them, they don't apologize. They just hire a new publicist. If they get called out, they don't change. And the mainstream media covers for them. So if you didn't reinvent yourself this year, who cares? We don't have term limits. So some of the people running the country don't even know what year it is. You're doing way better than them. Okay? So buckle up, settle in, and let's get started with 2026. We've got a lot of topics to cover today. We have a myriad of topics. We're going to be doing our best. And wor looks of the past week. We're going to be breaking down Maduro's capture. Okay, we went to Venezuela, we snatched him up. George Clooney, he's also fleeing America. He now has French citizenship. And Meghan Markle, her acting continues to flop. She's gone back to acting. It's not going well. So without further ado, let's dive right in. Before we get into Maduro and all of this important political news, we have something that's also very important. Our best and worst looks of the past week. Okay, Our best look, our absolute best look has to go to first lady Melania Trump. Okay? She wore this incredible disco ball dress on New Year's Eve. It's not something you would normally see her in. It was fun. I've seen people online trying to recreate it already. And we have all the details courtesy of a user on X named Remoulade Sauce. We use their stuff all the time. So the dress is called the Arrivals by Ilkyaz Ozelmanu. It's a sequin maxi dress in silver. The shoes are Christian Louboutin crystal embellished pumps. I think I just got a little bit gayer reading that sentence. But I absolutely love this dress. I thought it was fun. It's just not something we normally see her in. And last year on New Year's Eve, she wore this black Versace gown that got a ton of attention. She always looks incredible. But New Year's Eve is a time to really turn it out. I'll say the President, he looks great himself in his tuxedo. But last year, first lady Melania Trump, she wore that black Versace dress. And then a few months later, Dylan Mulvaney of Bud Light fame tried to recreate the outfit. Let me just say, okay, okay, Dylan Mulvaney. You can't compete where you can't compare. Okay? Dylan Mulvaney. It's like when you order it online versus when it arrives in the mail. Like, Dylan Mulvaney is the wish Alibaba version of first lady Melania Trump's outfit. So, Dylan, if you're watching, don't try to recreate Melania's outfit again. You need to just stay in your lane and whatever, whatever the hell you do nowadays, but don't try to recreate because it didn't go well for you last year. Now we have to crown our absolute worst look of the week, this goes to none other than Kim Kardashian. Okay? Now, this look went viral all over the weekend. People were sending it to me saying, can you discuss. I said, sure. Why the hell not? Kim Kardashian, she's rocking this fur outfit with all different kinds of fur. I think this is what Kim Kardashian would look like if she didn't have laser hair removal. I think the Kardashians, okay? When I saw all this for, I'm like, that's how Kim Kardashian would look if she didn't have laser hair removal. I think the Kardashians, to be honest, they missed an income opportunity. Kris Jenner, you need to get on it. If they shave their backs, their arms, their legs, they could sell slippers, they could sell scarves, they could sell shawls. But one thing that's interesting about this outfit, Kim Kardashian was an Aspen. It wasn't even that cold in Aspen. It was, what, 45 degrees? So she must be sweating under there. Okay? She must be sweating under all of that fur, all these different patterns. I mean, she's not going to be winning any awards from PETA anytime soon, okay? And I'm not against wearing fur if you want to wear fur. I'm not here to proselytize. But let me tell you, PETA is probably sending letters today over this outfit, but she's dressed for the Himalayas, okay? She's dressed like something out of Game of Thrones. She's dressed like she's in the mountains and it's 0 degrees or it's negative 40 degrees. Kim Kardashian, I don't know what you are doing, but you are our worst look of the week. Now, another look that went viral over the weekend was none other than Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Okay? Nicolas Maduro. He was snatched up in the middle of the night at his compound in Caracas, Okay? And I know some folks online, they don't like when I do the Spanish accent. Venezuela, Maduro, Caracas, Menudo. But I'm going to do what the hell? I want. Margarita, cerveza, cilantro. Okay? So cilantro was snatched up in the middle of the night, and I'm glad to see this, okay? But the look went viral over the week, and apparently guys went out and bought this Nike tech sweatsuit, okay? So they saw the sweatsuit, and it's sold out everywhere online, which is was a weird happenstance. Okay? How geopolitics can collide somehow with fashion and athletic wear. But Nicolas Maduro, he was grabbed in the middle of the night by our incredible delta forces. And I know this has gotten mixed reactions, but I have to tell you, I am so happy we have brought him in. Of course he's going to have due process, but he needs to be brought to justice, right? Because Nicolas Maduro is. He is a cartel leader, dictator, illegitimate leader and president of Venezuela. And the people of Venezuela, they're the ones celebrating. They're the ones who are so happy. They're out on the street. Like, they're so happy out there that he's been snatched the hell up and brought to America. But let this be a cautionary tale, okay? Let this be a cautionary tale to all the terrorists and dictators and illegitimate leaders out there. If you are on any type of list for the next three years or so while President Trump is in office, you need to sleep in something respectable, okay? If there is a chance that President Trump is going to send troops in to snatch. To snatch you up in the middle of the night, you need to make sure you're not in any embarrassing pajamas. You can't afford to sleep commando, okay? If you know there's a chance that guys could go bang on the door, grab you up at 3am you got to make sure you're in something that's camera ready. And I will give it to Nicholas Maduro. I don't know if they gave him that sweatsuit or if he had it on when they came busting in, but at least he was not in, like, hello Kitty pajamas. Okay, at least he was in something somewhat respectable. But Nicholas Maduro, I can't wait to see him brought to justice. Because Since February of 2024, I've tried to keep Lake and Riley's name alive. She was a young girl who was murdered by a Venezuelan gang member, part of Trend Aragua. And so Lake and Riley, she was brutally murdered. She was a young, beautiful woman. She's someone I could have been friends with. She's someone I could have sat next to in class. And she was just brutally attacked, like Jocelyn Nungari and countless other young women who were brutalized and murdered by Venezuelan gang members pouring into the country. So I'm happy to see him brought to justice. Of course, he's being charged, I think, with trafficking weapons and cocaine. And some folks online have said, well, it's only cocaine. It's not fentanyl. Right? So it's not fentanyl. It's just cocaine. Who cares whether it's fentanyl? Whether it's cocaine, whether it's heroin, when you're bringing drugs into our communities, when you're a narco terrorist, we have to bring you to justice, okay? We can't have neighbors that want to destroy us, that want to kill us. So Nicolas Maduro, he will have his day in court. His wife will have her day in court. They're currently in New York City. I believe he's being arraigned today, so we should have more information soon. But Nicolas Maduro, people need to know around the world, if you send gang members to our country who murder young women, if you send drugs into our country that also take the lives of young people pouring through suburban communities, you're going to be brought to justice. And Nicolas Maduro, he tried to call President Trump's bluff, which was his first mistake. He was laughing and dancing and basically saying, come get me, nana nana boo boo. You won't come get me. I would not play chicken with President Trump, okay? He's the F around and find out. President, I know I've got folks who are Republican, maga, conservative, independent, disenfranchised Democrats. All people who tune into my show welcome. I welcome everyone from all across the political spectrum. But we all have to admit, I would not call President Trump's bluff. Okay? If he's got the big button on his desk and you're taunting him, he's probably going to press it. Now, someone who chimed in, some bimbo who decided to chime in was none other than Kamala Harris. So Kamala Harris, she decided to chime in and basically denounce President Trump for bringing in Maduro. I'm not even going to read you the full statement, but it's gone viral over the weekend. I clap back at her. Kamala Harris, we don't need to hear from you, okay? The Democrats had a $25 million bounty on Maduro's head. What they're really upset about is that a Republican in office, President Trump, of all people, is the one who brought him in, Right? I would be giving credit if a Democratic president did this, if they brought in this narco terrorist who had a bounty on his head, and they did it beautifully in the middle of the night and no Americans were murdered or killed, I would be giving them praise, too. But these liberals on the left, like Kamala Harris, they have such Trump derangement syndrome, they can't give credit where credit is due. And Kamala Harris, she's the one who opened up the border. She was put in charge of the border, and then she Opened it up and then laughed about it. So Kamala Harris, she has blood on her hands for Lake and Riley and all of these young women. And I said over the weekend, Kamala Harris aided and abetted these criminal cartels and gangs coming from South America. Whether implicitly or explicitly, there is some reason she opened up the border and turned a blind eye for four years as criminals and drugs were pouring in. And as we're seeing in Minnesota, Tim Walls just stepped down. Okay, Tim Walls is not going to run for reelection. He says he's going to focus on his family. I think he's probably focusing on his defense. But these Democrats. Right. I do believe when it comes to the fraud in Minnesota, when it comes to Kamala Harris opening the border, there's some type of kickback, there's some type of incentive there because you can't be that incompetent. Either you just hate this country or you're grossly incompetent or you're getting a kickback or some combination of all three. But I do believe Kamala Harris and Joe Biden were incentivized in some way to open the border because they talked tough on Maduro and then they never went to actually go do anything about it. President Trump did. The last thing I'll say is this, before we move on and pay some bills. I have such respect for our Delta Forces. I have such respect for our men and women in uniform. God bless our war fighters. I also have to say, when I saw the pictures of the Delta forces, you guys are welcome to break into my house and snatch me up in the middle of the night anytime you want to, okay? If you guys want to break into my compound, if you guys want to come, I'll leave the door unlocked, okay? If any of these big, burly, handsome Delta Forces men want to come in and apprehend me and capture me, I won't even put up a fight. Okay? I won't put up a fight. But God bless these men and women in uniform and God bless the Delta Forces. And it really is a reminder when something like this happens. We had this with Operation Midnight Hammer. We have this now with Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela. You're often reminded of the strength and the might and the intelligence of the American military. There's no other country that compete, not Russia, not China, not anyone in the Middle east, not the Gulf countries, not nobody. Nobody can compete with us when it comes to our military. And I heard that these boys practiced and rehearsed over and over and over, and they allegedly had A model of the compound where Maduro was. And they went in, they got him, and they got out in the middle of the night. And he was running scared, screaming like a little rat. Like a little rat. And that's how he should feel. Okay? Because when you murdered Americans and sent drugs to our country, you're a bad guy. You're a bad hombre. But we gotta pay some bills and then we'll be right back. It's a new year, but we've got the same broken system. Banks keep winning while your credit card balances climb. 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There might be some Muslim folks watching this, but a majority, okay? A majority of Muslim folks coming into our country, they want to rip us off, and they don't want to assimilate. They don't respect women, predominantly, and they don't respect our customs or norms. And so let's talk about two stories that tie into this, okay? Zoran Momdani. Zoran Momdani. He had his inauguration in New York City over the weekend. His first day in office was a massive block party at City Hall. There were barely any American flags in sight. There wasn't even a big American flag behind him. You guys can discuss that in the comments. AOC and Bernie Sanders, of course, were in attendance. Where else would you find them other than Zoran Mamdani's inauguration? So AOC and Bernie Sanders were some of the speakers along with other Islamic performers. So this is just more confirmation. I'm happy. I don't live in New York City, okay? I don't want to live under socialist Zora Momdani who just wants to become famous. He doesn't actually care about anything, okay? He wants to become famous and he wants to talk about how we're not individuals, we're all one collective. And then someone who worked for him this morning said that white people allegedly might be suffering and feeling this the most. So he's anti white. He doesn't really care about New York City. He just wants to become famous. So now something else that's going on in New York. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, over the weekend, she declared that about 16 landmarks be lit up, okay? They need to be illuminated green to celebrate the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans, including the World Trade Center. Now, we're about 25 years on from 9 11. You've got Zorn Momdani being sworn in on a Quran. And then you've got the governor of New York wanting us to do, like, Muslim Bride Month. We're supposed to celebrate Muslim pride. It's like between gay pride and Muslim pride and Pansexual pride and Black History Month and all of this. Our diversity, okay, is not our strength, okay? Our strength is how we come together as Americans with common values. But these folks on the left, all they care about is identity politics. All they care about are pleasing their little constituents and checking a bunch of boxes and all this DEI crap, okay? We don't need Muslim Pride Month in New York, okay? After they flew planes into the Twin Towers. I hate to say it, I know we don't want to bring it up today, but this is a fact, okay? Does it mean I hate Muslims? No. But if I were living in New York City, right, and I were Christian, Catholic, Jewish, all of the above. None of the above. I would not want to see all of these buildings lit up green for Muslim Pride Heritage Month. I don't need that right now. But New York City and New York as a whole, like a lot of other cities, like we're even seeing in Minnesota, okay? Like we're seeing in Minnesota right now. They are prioritizing the Muslim community, okay? It used to be a few years ago, if you said anything negative about a trans person, right, you get canceled. You can't say anything negative about trans people. You can't say, oh, men shouldn't be in women's sports. You can't have common sense. Now, if you say anything offensive about a Muslim person, right, you say, hey, maybe their culture doesn't assimilate with ours. Maybe People who are chanting death to America shouldn't have the World Trade center lit up green for them. If you say that out loud, you can really get canceled now in the mainstream media. But this is a cancel free zone. So I'm so happy and affirmed that I don't live in New York. And for all my friends who are still there, I know they are plotting, many of them, to work a way out. They're trying to either move to a red state, move to Florida, move to Texas, try to move to Arizona. I will just say, you guys, if you are fleeing New York, don't bring your liberal policies with you. Now we have to discuss the Duchess of Scamlot, Meghan Markle. She's made her return to acting, okay? And she's a terrible actress. I know she was able to con the royal family into thinking she was this big Hollywood star. It's not like she's some award winning actress, okay? She got on a show, she got on a show called Suit. She was a recurring regular character. That's great for her, okay? But she is not some Academy Award winning actress, as we've seen in her Oprah interview. Anytime she does her Netflix documentaries, anytime she does her cooking reality show, there. There are no acting chops. There are no acting chops there. And now she's being panned by other critics and folks online. So she's set to appear in this upcoming film, Close Personal Friends, starring Lily Collins, Brie Larson and Jack Quaid. Now, I think it's ironic the film is called Close Personal Friends because Meghan Markle has none, okay? Now, reports say that her performance has drawn unflattering comparisons to Kim Kardashian. And in fact, some folks say that she makes Kim Kardashian look like an Oscar winner. Now, this is her first on screen role since leaving the legal drama Suits in 2017. Though she's basically been a phony actress for the last 10 years. She's just not selling it well, okay? When she goes on TV and she says, they were so mean to me, they were so terrible to me, they talked about the color of my unborn child's skin and there is no evidence, okay, that acting was pretty bad. She needs to go back to, like, Lee Strasberg, whoever these big acting coaches are, and get some help. So, Meghan Markle, I'm not shocked to hear that her acting is being canned by critics. Will I have to watch this movie because I'm a martyr and I do it for you guys? Of course I'll be watching this Movie and going frame by frame like the Zapruder film. Film. Almost like I did with our recurring character on this show, the Wickless Candle. Okay, so, like, I tried out Megan Markle's candle, her jams, jellies, and dog biscuits. I will be going and watching Close Personal Friends whenever it comes out. But it is an interesting fall from grace because she was a member of the royal family and now she's back just kind of being a CD list Hollywood actress going on auditions. So I would have stayed royal. Now, this next story. Meghan Markle has apparently been cut from Kris Jenner's list. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, they've been cut from her VIP list after forcing the Kardashians to delete the party pictures. You guys remember, okay? Insiders say that the Kardashian Jenner group warned Meghan and Harry to keep their distance and have told others that they can't be trusted. When the Kardashians say you can't be trusted, you are in trouble. This is true. Okay? The Kardashians let everyone into their family, okay? If you're like a D list rapper, if you're an NBA player, if you're an athlete or a rapper, the Kardashians, they'll let you get into bed with them. There's a really low threshold, okay? So low. It's like limbo. There's a real low threshold to get into the Kardashian family. They let everyone in, okay? These are people who make a living showing every nook and cranny of their lives. So you got to be pretty despicable. You've got to be pretty despicable to be banned from Kris Jenner's VIP list. But Kris Jenner, okay, the devil works hard, but she works harder. I would not want. I would not want to get on Kris Jenner's bad side. If I were Meghan Markle at this point, I would move to, like, Somalia. Okay? I would move to a different country, change my name, move to Venezuela. I hear there's an opening for president down there. So, Meghan Markle, I would leave Hollywood. If you're on Kris Jenner's bad list, I would check the brakes on my car. I would have someone test my food before me. Okay? If I sit down, Harry, you try it first. Lily, bet you try the food first. I would not eat my food. I would check the brakes on the car. If you're on Kris Jenner's bad list, Meghan Markle, it's not looking good for you. And a lot of her Hollywood friends like Oprah and Ellen, they don't even hang out with her anymore. They want nothing to do with her. But this is. This is tough to get on Kris Jenner's bad side. This is bad. But Meghan Markle, I still contend you don't go to a party with the Kardashians and then call and ask them allegedly to take the pictures down. You know, you're going to a Kardashian party. These are people who have sex. These are people who put videos of themselves birthing their children on TV for mass consumption. I mean, we have seen every nook and cranny of every one of Kris Jenner's daughters. And you thought going to this party you would have privacy? Make it make sense. I'm parched. I know some of you worry about me drinking enough water during the show. This last royal story we have to discuss. Princess Catherine has been named an eternal influencer. And I'll break all this down in a second. But what I love about Catherine and why she's an eternal influencer in our eyes is because she's authentic, she's genuine. Is she worried about being perfect all the time, saying the perfect things? Absolutely not. Meghan Markle, she's so image obsessed. This is a great irony. Meghan Markle is so obsessed with image and meticulous. She's calling the Kardashians saying, take these pictures down. I don't look good in the pictures. Allegedly. But then you have Princess Catherine, who's a real royalty. She's going to be the Queen of England. She goes out there and she's like, look, look, I'm struggling. I'm struggling with my recovery from cancer. I'm struggling with child rearing and showing up for my kids and balancing my work and all my obligations. Meghan Markle, she would never be that authentic, okay? She'd weave some phony story together. And the reason Princess Catherine is being crowned an eternal influencer by Vogue that is because she knows how to keep it real. And that's what people want, right? It's 2026. We don't need the royal family to have that stiff upper lip like they had for decades. And I love the queen, may she rest in peace, but she ran that like a well oiled machine. We don't need that anymore. We can understand that. William and Catherine, they have issues just like us, okay? They have issues like every other person on earth. And the fact that they go out there and talk about them is why they're so Relatable. Now, here's what royal expert Helena Chard told some media outlets about Catherine being named an eternal influencer by Vogue. And look, I know there are folks who will say this is frivolous. What does this even mean? She's an eternal influencer link. There are big issues going on in the world. This is important because as we've seen with William and Catherine, they get along very well with President Trump, their first lady. Look at that state visit. They're apparently coming here for the 250 anniversary of America. That'll be this summer. Of course, if you know anything about American history, you think you know what day that's going to be. But there is an importance to have relations with the crown, right? William and Catherine, they're going to be the King and Queen of England. And so it's important that we have these relations. They're going to be massive figures for decades to come, knock on wood. So it's important that we discuss these things. Now here's what Helena Chard had to say. Catherine's style, grace and ability to connect with people certainly aids her accolade of the eternal influencer with her style model like elegance and fashion choices, making her a global icon. High street brands and designers all hope to dress the Princess of Wales and celebrate the Kate effect. Catherine emulates a combination of the late Queen Elizabeth's magic and mystique. Her regal stoicism, along with her kind, empathetic, reassuring demeanor is the perfect mix that captivates royal fans globally. And here we have a side by side of the Queen and Catherine, both beautiful women who understand what it means to be of service. So God bless you, Catherine and your family. We gotta pay some bills and then we'll be right back. If you're like me. The holidays were filled with endless desserts, late nights and zero workouts. But now it's a new year. Time to reset and actually give our bodies what they need. For me, that fresh start begins with COVID Pure. 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Yeah, and it sounds pretty good, right?

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Discover is accepted at 99% of places that take credit cards nationwide, based on the February 2025 Nielsen report. Honey, do not make plans. Saturday, January 24th, okay?

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Why?

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What's happening?

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The Walmart wellness event. Flu shots, health screenings, free samples from those brands you like.

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All that at Walmart.

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We can just walk right in, no appointment needed. Who knew we could cover our health and wellness needs at Walmart?

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Check the calendar. Saturday, January 24th.

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Walmart wellness event. You knew.

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I knew.

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Now our final story is an update to something we've been tracking for the past few weeks, the past few months, and that is the downfall of George Clooney and Hollywood, right? George Clooney, he's really been unmasked as this clown, this fraud, this hypocrite. I think fraud is going to be a big theme for us in 2026, right? Whether it's Somali fraud in Minnesota, whether it's these fraudulent elite celebrities who try to preach and tell us how to live our lives. Fraud is going to be something we're discussing a lot in 2026. And George Clooney, the reason he's a fraud, as you guys know, he has pushed for every liberal and Democrat candidate. Four years, okay? He has pushed you and I to go out there and vote for liberal failing policies. And then he says, oh, I can't live in California anymore. My Kids won't have a fair shake. I can't live in the United States anymore. So he wants to leave us holding the bag. He wants you to go out there and vote against your best interest and burn the country to the ground. But then he's gonna take all his money and go live in France. And apparently, the last week, he was granted French citizenship. So we have an update. Okay, get your berets. Bonjour. Okay. Get your long French cigarettes and your croissants. Renaissance. France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal, who I call Amal Alamedine Clooney, and their twins have been awarded French citizenship. They were granted French citizenship because, and I quote, they contribute through their distinguished actions to France's international influence and cultural outreach. Now, they purchased an estate in France in 2021 because they needed to escape Hollywood in Los Angeles, and they couldn't raise their children there. So you admit that Gavin Newsom sucks. Okay, Gavin Newsom absolutely sucks. And I would use a more derogatory word to describe Gavin Newsom, but my mom's Bible study is watching. Hi, ladies. So Gavin Newsom sucks. He's running California into the ground. But you still would endorse Gavin Newsom tomorrow for president. So you don't even live here. You live on some big estate in France. Voulez vous coucous avec moi CE soi. And then we're supposed to be here voting for failed liberal policies. That is the hypocrisy and the fraud of these Hollywood would celebrities. And President Trump has also called them out. So he said, good news. George and Amal Clooney, two of the worst political prognosticators of all time, have officially become citizens of France, which is sadly in the midst of a major crime problem because of their absolutely horrendous handling of immigration, much like we had under sleepy Joe Biden. Remember when Clooney, after the now infamous debate, dumped Joe during a fundraiser, only to go onto the side of another stellar candidate, Kamala, who is now fighting it out with the worst governor in the country, including Tim Walls, Gavin Newscomb, for who is going to lead the Democrats to their future defeat. Clooney got more publicity for politics than he did for his very few and totally mediocre movies. He wasn't a movie star at all. He was just an average guy who complained constantly about common sense and politics. I agree. I agree with President Trump. George Clooney, he wants to complain about all these issues here in America, but then he wants us to vote for failed liberal candidates. And then you come to find out he's a French citizen now, over there on his estate eating croissants. Okay. In panach chocolat. So we wish you well, George Clooney. We'll be tracking your downfall. But you're not an A list Hollywood actor anymore. No one really cares that much about what you have going on. But it is an interesting microcosm and study in this dichotomy between rich Hollywood elites, okay? And then you've got rich elites in D.C. and then the forgotten men and women of this country. We're supposed to do as they say, not as they do. So he wants to vote for Kamala, but then he admits that California sucks. So, George Clooney, you are a hypocrite. The new year is all about those quiet promises to yourself. Showing up stronger, clearer, more present. That's why I'm loving Beam's Dream Powder. Beam's best selling Dream Powder is a healthy nighttime blend packed with proven ingredients shown to improve sleep so you can wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day. Dream is made with a powerful blend of all natural ingredients. Reishi, magnesium, L theanine, apigenin, melatonin. It's designed to help you fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up feeling amazing. 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Honey, do not make plans Saturday, January 24th, okay? Why?

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What's happening?

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The Walmart wellness event. Flu shots, health screenings, free samples from those brands you like.

[B]

All that at Walmart.

[C]

We can just walk right in, no appointment needed. Who knew we could cover our health and wellness needs at Walmart?

[B]

Check the calendar. Saturday, January 24th.

[C]

Walmart wellness event. You knew?

[B]

I knew. Check in on your health at the same place you already shop. Visit Walmart Saturday, January 24th for our semi annual wellness event Flu Shot. Subject to availability and applicable state law. Age restrictions apply. Free samples while supplies last.

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Well that concludes this episode of Spot on with Link Lorna. Absolutely love you guys. I can't wait to read all of your comments. Okay, you guys know I I pore through and I read everything. You can check us out on Instagram x TikTok. Are we missing anything else? I'm sure by the time this comes out, there'll be a new platform we have to be on. So I absolutely love you guys. Happy, happy, happy start of 2026. I'm with wishing all of you nothing but health and wellness and prosperity. And if you're watching us alone at home, I'm thinking of you. So you are not actually alone. I know a lot of folks out there were single or by themselves over the holidays or widow. There's no shame in that. I absolutely love you all and we will see you on Wednesday.

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Honey, do not make plans Saturday, January 24th, okay?

[A]

Why?

[B]

What's happening?

[C]

The Walmart wellness event. Flu shots, health screenings, free samples from those brands you like.

[B]

All that at Walmart.

[C]

We can just walk right in, no appointment needed. Who knew we could cover our health and wellness needs at Walmart?

[B]

Check the calendar. Saturday, January 24th.

[C]

Walmart wellness event. You knew?

[B]

I knew. Check in on your health at the same place you already shop. Visit Walmart, Saturday, January 24th for our semi annual wellness event, Flu shots. Object to availability and applicable state law. Age restrictions apply. Free samples while supplies last year.