# The Cindy Adams Show | 04-19-26

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Podcast: [Cindy Adams](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cindy-adams-4484152)
Published: 2026-04-19T19:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Cindy Adams delivers a sharp, idiosyncratic commentary on the decaying state of American institutions and the shifts within high society. She opens with a bleak assessment of the medical profession, citing the closure of historic pharmacies and the rise of impersonal healthcare to argue that the industry is no longer capable of "putting people back together." The program transitions into an exclusive interview with music mogul Clive Davis, who explores how social media and streaming algorithms have fundamentally altered the discovery of talent compared to the era of Whitney Houston. Finally, Adams provides a signature "behind-the-scenes" look at elite social circles, detailing a birthday gala at Mar-a-Lago and a private gathering for the new UN Ambassador, Mike Waltz. Through her characteristic blend of gossip and critique, Adams uses these diverse vignettes to document a world she believes is moving away from personal excellence toward a more fragmented and automated future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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