Pop Culture Happy Hour · October 9, 2026 · 26m

The Social Reckoning and What’s Making Us Happy

Pop Culture Happy Hour discusses The Social Reckoning, Aaron Sorkin's companion piece to The Social Network, starring Jeremy Allen White, Mikey Madison, and Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg. The hosts consider whether Sorkin's return to the Facebook saga will join the canon of great investigative journalism films. The episode also touches on other potential Oscar contenders.

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Companion piece to The Social Network

The Social Reckoning serves as a companion to The Social Network, shifting focus from Facebook's founding to its current controversies.

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Aaron Sorkin's return to tech drama

Aaron Sorkin returns to direct and write, bringing his signature rapid-fire dialogue to a sequel-set film.

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