In this episode of Arroyo Grande, Raymond Arroyo dives into two very different cultural flashpoints. First, we unpack the firestorm surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s new American Eagle ad and the controversy over its “good genes” tagline. Is the outrage justified, or does it reveal something deeper about our shifting beauty standards and cultural anxieties?

Then, Emmy and Tony Award–winning actor Gary Sinise joins the show for a moving conversation about his extraordinary journey. From acclaimed roles on Broadway and in Forrest Gump to founding the Gary Sinise Foundation, Gary shares how he devoted his life to supporting veterans, first responders, and their families.

He opens up about the personal trials his family has faced, including his wife’s and son’s battles with cancer. Gary reflects on how his late son Mac’s inspiring final project—the album Resurrection and Revival—continues to bring hope, healing, and purpose.

From pop culture debates to stories of sacrifice and resilience, this episode reminds us that life’s greatest calling often comes when we least expect it.

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