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Behind every infamous news story is a journalist trying to hold power to account. Join reporters Vanessa Grigoriadis, Gabriel Sherman, and Natalie Robehmed as they take an in-depth look at the most explosive scandals of this century. From high-profile divorces to sex cults to the lies that started a war, they’ll guide you through the juiciest, most outrageous, celeb-filled stories of the last two ... more

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If you’ve been listening to Dead Certain, the new show about the Martha Moxley murder, you probably know Andrew Goldman. But we had him on a couple years ago. He’s talking about Harvey Weinstein. Before  Weinstein’s serious crimes were exposed to the... more

Vanessa and Natalie unpack the kid-centric platform that’s quietly reshaping advertising, culture, and online life. They talk with tech reporter Sam Biddle, who explains why Roblox feels less like a game and more like a vision of the internet’s futur... more

To celebrate the time of year when we all make resolutions to better our lives—and to understand why it can be so hard to follow through with them—Vanessa sits down with Wharton/UPenn economist Dr. Corinne Low, author of Having It All: What Data Tell... more

This week, Natalie talks to journalist and biographer Amy Odell about her new book, Gwyneth: The Biography, and Marty Supreme. They also discuss Gwyneth’s early Hollywood power plays, the Miramax years, and how Goop turned controversy into an empire.... more

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Sam Biddle
Technology reporter at The Intercept, former staff writer at Gawker
The Intercept
Episode: Why Are LeBron James and Charli XCX on Roblox?
Dr. Corinne Low
Economist and author studying gender dynamics and labor distribution
Episode: The Myth of Having It All
Amy Larocca
Writer and author of 'How to Be Well.'
Episode: Self-Care Is Awesome and Also a Scam
Nick Kulish
New York Times correspondent covering entertainment and legal issues
The New York Times
Episode: Noah Wyle, The Pitt, and Hollywood’s Bloodiest IP Battle
Ellen Huet
Writer features and investigations for Bloomberg and author of Empire of Orgasm, a book about OneTaste.
Bloomberg
Episode: OneTaste: The Startup That Went Too Far
Allison Mack
Former actress from Smallville, involved in NXIVM cult
Episode: What Happened to Allison Mack After NXIVM?
Jane Borden
An author and journalist known for her work on cults
Episode: Were the Puritans a Cult?
Molly Lambert
Writer and podcaster known for her work on Heidi World and the JennaWorld podcast.
Episode: Did Jenna Jameson Create Our Pornified Culture?
Clive Bates
Director of Counterfactual Consulting and former Director of Action on Smoking and Health in the UK
Episode: Smoking Equals Death, So Why Is It Cool Again?

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Natalie Robehmed
Host and journalist known for her investigative storytelling.
Vanessa Grigoriadis
Host and executive producer known for her in-depth explorations of societal issues and celebrity culture.

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3.9 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • This podcast should be more popular

    It’s great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emily.colour
    Australia24 days ago
  • Interesting stories

    Really enjoy the stories and storytelling!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trixieecho
    United Statesa month ago
  • Five stars

    I have no clue why the show has low ratings, because it’s awesome!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    catmcaran
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hard to Listen

    I can’t stand the voice of this so-called fashion editor and the tone of her talk. Plus there is no substance in her talk.

    Please choose your guess wisely.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    NoNameMe1212
    United States2 months ago
  • Campsite media

    I love these guys and every podcast they put out. Enjoyable, captivating and well investigated without bias

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jeremy Wiro
    Australia2 months ago

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The Myth of Having It All
Q: How would we not be burned out?
Dr. Low explains how understanding the distribution of labor, recognizing burdens, and allowing for personal time can mitigate burnout.
The Myth of Having It All
Q: In your book, you say, well, it's not really having it all. It's having it almost. So is there such a thing as having it all?
Dr. Low discusses the irony of the title, emphasizing that achieving the perception of 'having it all' is unattainable due to persistent gender roles.
What Happened to Allison Mack After NXIVM?
Q: Do you think it's fair that you capitalized on your celebrity for NXIVM?
Allison acknowledges that she did capitalize on her celebrity, indicating a level of self-awareness regarding her actions.
Were the Puritans a Cult?
Q: Why are we so obsessed with stories about cults?
It's a way to protect ourselves from falling victim to them and to understand the dynamics that lead people into cults.
Were the Puritans a Cult?
Q: Is QAnon a cult or just a conspiracy theory?
Borden highlights that QAnon employed cult tactics and resulted in actual harm, qualifying it as a cult.

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1. Sam Biddle
2. Dr. Corinne Low
3. Amy Larocca
4. Nick Kulish
5. Ellen Huet
6. Allison Mack
7. Jane Borden
8. Molly Lambert

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