# The Rumor Mill: June 26, 2026

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Podcast: [RuPaul's Drag Race Recap](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rupaul-s-drag-race-recap-486340)
Published: 2026-07-01T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week on Rumor Mill, Joe and Nathan dive into the latest controversy surrounding Mistress Isabelle Brooks after a viral street interview sparks debate over consent, accountability, and whether the video should have ever been posted. They also explain why they skipped the latest Raven vs. Willam drama and what actually makes a story worth covering. Elsewhere, Nathan shares stories from a spectacular U.S. Embassy Fourth of July celebration in Australia, complete with Route 66 décor, fireworks, free food, and enough patriotic merch to fill a suitcase. The conversation expands into American culture, international perceptions of the U.S., and why visitors often come away with a very different impression than expected. Plus, Joe reviews the Australian LGBTQ+ horror film Leviticus, the hosts discuss their very different approaches to rating movies, laugh about an unforgettable high school production of Aladdin, introduce a brand-new recurring segment, and close the show with a heartfelt listener voicemail about how the Afterthought Media podcasts have helped through life's toughest moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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