Dirty 2: Taylor Frankie Paul's Season of The Bachelorette to Possibly Air

Mojo In The Morning11mApril 7, 2026

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The episode opens with promotional segments for several podcasts, including 'Rorschach: Murder at City Hall,' 'No Grip' on Formula One, 'Mostly Human' with Sam Altman, and 'On Purpose' with Jay Shetty. The core of the show shifts to 'Dirty on the 30,' where host Lydia takes over for Shannon and dives into a series of celebrity and political stories. The segment covers Alan Richson, the actor from 'Reacher,' who was involved in a physical altercation with a Tennessee neighbor over motorcycle riding in the neighborhood. Footage from Richson’s body cam revealed the neighbor initiated the confrontation, leading police to rule the incident as self-defense with no charges filed. The conversation then transitions to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, focusing on Delta Airlines suspending perks for members of Congress and the severe impact on TSA agents who have gone 40 days without pay. Stories from travelers arriving up to seven hours early, sleepless lines in Houston, and nonprofits stepping in to support TSA workers highlight the crisis. The episode concludes with a deep dive into Taylor Frankie Paul’s controversial season of 'The Bachelorette,' which remains on pause after leaked footage of her confrontations with police and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, surfaced. Despite the controversy, ABC may still air the season due to massive production costs and strong public demand, sparking debate over ethics versus ratings. The episode ends with a reminder to download the iHeartRadio app for past episodes.

Key Takeaways
1

ABC may still air Taylor Frankie Paul’s 'Bachelorette' season despite controversy due to high production costs and strong viewer interest.

2

Alan Richson was cleared of wrongdoing after a fight with a neighbor over motorcycle use, with body cam footage showing the neighbor initiated the confrontation.

3

The U.S. government shutdown has caused TSA agents to go 40 days without pay, leading to massive airport delays, traveler stress, and grassroots support efforts.

4

Delta Airlines has suspended special airport perks for members of Congress during the shutdown, reflecting growing public frustration with political gridlock.

5

Public sentiment remains divided on whether controversial celebrity content should be aired for ratings, even when it involves serious misconduct.

Chapters
0:00
3 min

Podcast Promos & Intro

The episode begins with promotional clips for four different podcasts: 'Rorschach: Murder at City Hall,' 'No Grip' on Formula One, 'Mostly Human' with Sam Altman, and 'On Purpose' with Jay Shetty.

2:30
3 min

Alan Richson Fight in Tennessee

The neighbor ran in front of him and his kid. And them riding their motorcycles down. And then the neighbor was the antagonist of this whole thing.

Highlight
5:00
5 min

Government Shutdown & TSA Crisis

They say they're maxing their credit cards. I'll be honest with you. I think the majority of us probably don't have enough savings to go one paycheck, let alone two paychecks.

Highlight
10:00
2 min

Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette Controversy

None of this footage, like it doesn't matter how much footage everyone sees of her. They still want to see the season.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
None of this footage, like it doesn't matter how much footage everyone sees of her. They still want to see the season.
Lydia12:51
Viral: 90.0
They say they're maxing their credit cards. I'll be honest with you. I think the majority of us probably don't have enough savings to go one paycheck, let alone two paychecks.
Lydia8:05
Viral: 85.0
The neighbor ran in front of him and his kid. And them riding their motorcycles down. And then the neighbor was the antagonist of this whole thing.
Lydia4:52
Viral: 75.0
Speakers

Host

Lydia
Topics Discussed
Government Shutdown Impact90%TSA Agent Pay Crisis88%Celebrity Controversies85%Reality TV Ethics80%Self-Defense and Legal Outcomes75%Media and Public Memory60%
People & Brands

Taylor Frankie Paul

person

10xMixed

TSA

organization

10xPositive

Alan Richson

person

8xNeutral

Reacher

other

5xPositive

ABC

other

5xNeutral

Delta Airlines

organization

4xPositive

Dakota Mortensen

person

3xNeutral

Democrats

organization

3xNeutral

Senate Republicans

organization

2xNeutral

President Trump

person

2xNeutral

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