Glen Powell Skips Politics; Joan Jett Reissue Set

“Variety reports actor Glen Powell is staying quiet on politics, saying quote, "I do not like the discourse." He's on the latest Esquire cover.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Market Hours
Published 10:49 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Variety: “Glen Powell Is Staying Quiet on Politics Because ‘I Do Not Like the Discourse,’ Says ‘Running Man’ Flopped After Paramount Laid Off ‘Entire ”, with reporting from Variety.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 10:49 AM ET on Market Hours, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Paramount.

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VarietyGlen Powell Is Staying Quiet on Politics Because ‘I Do Not Like the Discourse,’ Says ‘Running Man’ Flopped After Paramount Laid Off ‘Entire
VarietyJoan Jett and the Blackhearts Announce ‘I Love Rock ‘N Roll’ Anniversary Edition, Including Previously Unreleased ‘Shadow Album’

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVariety reports actor Glen Powell is staying quiet on politics, saying quote, "I do not like the discourse." He's on the latest Esquire cover.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorChip, a man who dodges the discourse. In this economy? He has the only portfolio on earth with no volatility, and I want his brain.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVariety also says he remembers his parents never talking current events at dinner. Which sounds like every drive-through line I love.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAlso, Variety says Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are reissuing I Love Rock 'N Roll for its forty-fifth anniversary, with a previously unreleased Shadow Album.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDecember eleventh, on vinyl and CD. Vera, I've never seen a movie, but I'd stand in a strip mall parking lot for that.