The Vergecast’s latest episode tackles a diverse range of topics, reflecting the evolving media landscape. Mia Sato and Fran Hoepfner examine the shifts in celebrity promotion strategies, highlighting how publicists are navigating podcasts and online platforms to promote summer blockbusters. Sarah Fackrell delves into the increasingly contentious world of intellectual property litigation, focusing on the legal tactics brands are employing against online sellers. The episode also features Victoria Song, who joins Mia to answer a listener’s question about the effectiveness of AI translation tools in communicating with family members who speak different languages. The discussion stems from a listener’s desire to communicate with his partner’s Colombian mother. These discussions provide insight into current trends in entertainment, law, and technology.