This has been asked/answered before. check this thread: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8919343

Thanks for posting that - adds some context and color to what is essentially a PR story.

What about the story seemed like PR?

I thought it was bizarre how one of the hosts of the show just kept defending their behavior and kept making excuses for them. It's like they tried to spin it in a positive light even when the female host remarked and how cruel their practices are.

Just my opinion of course, but I found it a bit strange.