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Even the Rich

Wondery

Society & Culture

4.3 • 11.5K Ratings

🗓️ 12 March 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

In the aftermath of a national scandal, Vanessa faces off against Penthouse for ruining her life. But is it worth the risk of losing control of her life? Now, she's faced with an impossible choice: take a stand on principle, or bet that her talent can get her back on top.

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0:00.0	Wundery Plus subscribers can
0:01.8	convince the newest season of Even the Rich before anyone else.
0:04.4	Join Wundery Plus in the Wundery app or on Apple Podcasts.
0:07.6	This episode contains descriptions of sexual abuse and racism.
0:11.6	There's also some strong language.
0:13.1	Please be advised.
0:14.4	And a quick note about our scenes.
0:16.2	Some fictionalized scripted dialogue has been added for dramatic and narrative cohesiveness. It's 1985 and
0:27.0	1985 and Vanessa Williams is trapped in a stifling hot conference room.
0:32.0	She takes a careful sip from a glass of water. in a stifling hot conference room.
0:33.0	She takes a careful sip from a glass of water
0:35.1	so she doesn't smudge her lipstick.
0:37.3	Despite the heat, Vanessa is determined
0:39.8	to be her best Miss America self
0:42.2	for what's about to happen.
0:44.3	Across the massive table are four lawyers staring back at her, looking like the dictionary
0:49.7	definition of corporate big wigs. Vanessa can't believe they haven't passed out yet.
0:55.0	Their heavy jackets, tight ties, and two thin shirts are soaked through with sweat.
1:01.0	Apparently this multi-billion dollar firm can't even afford a fan. But Vanessa's not concerned. She's focused on her own well-being right now. Because those four men represent penthouse magazine, and they're here to tear her apart.
1:16.7	Vanessa may have lost her crown, but she hasn't lost her grace or her dignity.
1:22.0	Today she's playing a role and unfortunately the
1:25.7	role of girl in the hot seat is very familiar to her at this point.
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