“Sarah Marshall and Michael Hobbes are an inviting retro investigative-journalist team. They seek to set the record straight(er) on past “news events” and long-held American fears which misinformation, sensationalism and willful American ignorance have created and perpetuated. While giving insightful context, they debunk falsehoods around Amy Fisher, Columbine, and Stranger Danger to name a few. Their refreshing commentary is sympathetic where appropriate and critical of those who mis-shaped public perceptions for their own ends. And the asides are LOL hilarious - jabbing at the absurd, reductionist way these “stories” were conveyed at the time, simultaneously adding nuance and humanity where it’s sorely needed. If you are a curious person and like sharp, informative yet kind examinations of misunderstood topics this is #winning”
wyliespop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/18