Who Will Win at the Oscars

This Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast episode focuses on predicting the winners of the Academy Awards, specifically the Best Picture category. The hosts discuss the nominated films, including blockbusters like *Wicked* and *Dune Part 2*, and smaller films like *Conclave*, *The Substance*, and *Nickel Boys*. They also address controversies surrounding *Emilia Pérez*, including allegations of racist tweets by the star and the use of AI in the film's production. Ultimately, the panel offers diverse predictions for Best Picture, with *The Brutalist* and *Anora* emerging as frontrunners, while *Nickel Boys* receives strong support as the film they believe *should* win. The discussion extends to acting categories, with predictions and justifications for each nominee.