Debunking a harmful stereotype...sort of.
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“Other reviewers refer to the subject of this pod, Linda Taylor, as enigmatic, charismatic, fascinating, etc. but the bottom line is that this person was a criminal. It’s hard to enjoy this pod when its aim, at least in part, is to convince you to feel some empathy for a wholly loathsome (quite possibly) sociopathic narcissist.
This might work for The Sopranos. Not here.
Did she have a difficult upbringing? Sure. So have many others who did not turn to crime and defrauding others.
Is she deserving of being the archetype for a welfare queen? Perhaps not. Her exploitation and defrauding of the welfare system was inflated - as this pod takes pains to illustrate - but she DID exploit and defraud the program and, by extension, the American taxpayer.
This pod focuses on the political context but downplays her personal culpability for her actions. As the saying goes, “karma is a ——“ and - at least for this listener - contextualizing, much less excusing her actions is a waste when we could be examining the lives of honorable people with this level of focus and energy.
I tapped out after 3 episodes, YMMV.”
drbeat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/19
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“Such a shocking story that truly reveals the roots of what has become the prevailing perception of welfare recipients of color. A real eye opener!”
ajulieincali via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/19
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“This pod is such an interesting mix: it’s both about the criminal justice system *and* an incredibly smart true crime podcast. The host is thoughtful and clearly a fantastic reporter. Excited about this one and can’t wait to hear more.”
Isadora Fox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/19
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“The story is interesting but repetitive, and the very passive tone of voice puts me to sleep. It needs to be a little more up pace and lest about the book”
bebyta via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/19
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