# Meghan and Harry’s Royal Defiance, Lena Dunham Backlash, and The Nerve's One-Year Celebration

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Podcast: [The Nerve with Maureen Callahan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nerve-with-maureen-callahan-7297317)
Published: 2026-04-22T21:00:00+00:00
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Maureen Callahan is joined by Royal insider Kinsey Schofield to break down Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s headline-making Australian tour, dissecting what they say are carefully orchestrated moments meant to position the pair as working Royals, including high-profile visits with children battling cancer, Meghan’s appearance at a women’s shelter, and her aggressive push to be an influencer. They also dive into escalating Royal family tensions, including how the Sussexes may attempt to hijack headlines ahead of King Charles' upcoming U.S. visit. Then Maureen reads Troublemaker feedback, reacting to backlash against Lena Dunham over her shamefully rehoming her dog, The Nerve getting referenced in the comments section of The New York Times, and fan artwork featuring Ryan Reynolds alongside The Nerve's investigative duo “Puss and Pooch.” Finally, Maureen celebrates The Nerve’s first birthday with Producer Marlaina, raising a glass to one year of sharp commentary, viral moments, and growing Troublemaker community. Kinsey Schofield: https://www.youtube.com/@KinseySchofieldUnfiltered Jones Road Beauty: Use code NERVE at https://jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Shimmer Face Oil with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Biologica: Take the Quick Hormonal Life Stage Quiz and get up to 32% off your first subscription order at https://Biologica.com/NERVE OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NERVE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod

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