Podcasts about Moral panic

Feeling of fear spread among many people that some evil threatens the well-being of society

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Best podcasts about Moral panic

Latest podcast episodes about Moral panic

Brain in a Vat
Mass Shootings | Kurt Blankschaen

Brain in a Vat

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 58:00


Does our common understanding of mass shootings help us to prevent them?Blankschaen argues that our common beliefs and media narratives around gun ownership, mental illness, and school policies are unhelpful in preventing future mass shootings.Can we even provide an adequate definition of mass shootings? Should we give up the concept of mass shootings altogether, and focus instead on the particular shooters and victims in each circumstance?Read Kurt's paper here: https://philpapers.org/rec/BLAAMS[00:00] Introduction and Thought Experiment[01:35 ] Exploring the Concept of Mass Shooters[06:56] Challenges in Profiling and Predicting[12:06] Defining Mass Shootings and Intent[24:10] Policy Implications and Conceptual Concerns[28:09] Terrorist Attacks vs. Mass Shootings[29:31] Tailoring Solutions to Different Types of Violence[35:54] Farm Murders in South Africa: A Case Study[40:14] The Role of Guns in Mass Shootings[42:53] Media Influence and Moral Panic[55:18] International Comparisons and Cultural Context[57:55] Conclusion and Final ThoughtsCheck out FeedSpot's list of 90 best philosophy podcasts, where Brain in a Vat is ranked at 15, here: https://podcast.feedspot.com/philosophy_podcasts/

Long Playing Stories
Long Playing Stories - "Nothing But Thieves - Moral Panic"

Long Playing Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025


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Hyperborean Radio (uncensored)
Satanic Panic 2: Electric Boogaloo

Hyperborean Radio (uncensored)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 67:24


Sick of the current Moral Panic? Us too. Now! Time for another. The Long awaited sequel to the 80's Classic. Satanic Panic 2: Electric Boogaloo.

Culture Hang
Moral Panic at the ‘Short and Sweet' Tour, More Kanye Controversy & Teen Vogue's Interview with Vivian Jenna Wilson

Culture Hang

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 57:34


This week we discussed the strange moral panic surrounding Sabrina Carpenter's ‘Short & Sweet' tour, a concerning Kanye update, and Teen Vogue's interview with Vivian Jenna Wilson where she discusses her estranged father, Elon Musk.We have a Patreon! We have two bonus episodes per month: Celebrity Corner and Bad Book Club, released each month! If you want to hear more from us, support us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Join our Culture Gang! Email us at culturehangpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@culturehangpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Non-Prophets
Why the moral panic over "grooming" is so effective at manipulating the right-wing mind

The Non-Prophets

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 13:47


Salon, Matthew Rosza, January 30, 2023 http://bit.ly/3xcJxyHThis segment discusses the moral panic surrounding the term "grooming," particularly in relation to LGBTQ+ people, and how it is being weaponized by right-wing politicians, particularly in Florida under Ron DeSantis. Historically, moral panics have been used to demonize specific groups—examples include the witch hunts and the Nazis' rise to power. The latest iteration of this tactic is the banning of books and restricting discussions around LGBTQ+ topics in schools under the pretense of "protecting children." The panel critiques the effectiveness of this fear-based messaging, pointing out that invoking child safety is an emotional trigger that stirs public outrage, even when there's no factual basis. The term "grooming" is being misused to conflate LGBTQ+ identities with pedophilia, despite no evidence supporting such a connection. Instead of addressing actual risk factors for child abuse—such as poverty, lack of education, and inadequate mental health services—conservatives are using the "grooming" narrative as a political weapon. They also highlight the hypocrisy of these fearmongers, who ignore well-documented abuses within religious institutions like the Catholic Church. The discussion expands to how right-wing leaders, including DeSantis, use these tactics to rally their base by creating an "us vs. them" mentality, turning marginalized communities into scapegoats. The panel draws parallels to past laws in the UK, like Section 28, which banned "promoting" homosexuality, a vague and harmful policy that took over a decade to repeal. Ultimately, the panel argues that real child protection efforts should focus on economic stability, education, and community support rather than scapegoating LGBTQ+ people or banning books. The fear-mongering around grooming isn't about protecting kids—it's about controlling the narrative and demonizing marginalized communities for political gain.The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.10.1 featuring Jason Sherwood, Aaron Jensen, Richard Firth-Godbehere and Scott Dickie.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.

Evolving Love Podcast
Moral Panic & Non-Monogamy w/ Philosopher Dr. Tim Dean

Evolving Love Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 53:18


Tim is a philosopher, award-winning writer and teacher. He has a doctorate in philosophy from the University of New South Wales on the evolution of morality and specialises in ethics, critical thinking, the philosophy of science and the philosophy of education.Currently, Tim is the Senior Philosopher at The Ethics Centre (who run the brilliant “Festival of Dangerous Ideas” in Sydney), and is an Honorary Associate in the philosophy department at the University of Sydney.In 2021 he released the critically acclaimed book entitled “How We Became Human: And Why We Need to Change” and we reference this frequently in our chat today.In this conversation we discuss the moral panic of non-monogamy, where do our beliefs come from, whether monogamy is a moral good in the world, how do we calibrate our ethical compass, how do you balance the intellectual and the embodied, parenting and the window of plasticity, where do monogamous ethical frameworks come from, serial monogamy and so much more.Guest LinksDr. Tim Dean WebsiteEthics Centre WebsiteEvolving Love Links:Website | Instagram | Substack This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com/subscribe

Teachers' Lounge
The Jazz Problem: how schools fueled the first modern moral panic | Teachers' Lounge Podcast

Teachers' Lounge

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 42:29


On a brand-new Teachers' Lounge Podcast, we're talking about America's first school culture war: JAZZ!"Jazz was seen as more of a lifestyle, and so if you are interested in jazz, you were, as critics believed, also interested in drinking, in smoking, some degree of sexual activity. The belief was that if you could dissuade young people from not being interested in jazz, that all these other vices would would also go away."How the Jazz Problem set the stage for modern moral panics.

The Daily Zeitgeist
The Skeeting Rainbow (with Miles Gray) from My Momma Told Me

The Daily Zeitgeist

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 68:02 Transcription Available


Did “rainbow parties” really exist? Langston and David sit down with Miles Gray (The Daily Zeitgeist) to talk about this sex-based conspiracy theory. How many lipsticks were involved? Was this another moral panic in America? Who attended these parties? Also, who made boomers in charge of oral sex culture? Of course, Oprah and Shaunie O'Neal are involved. CALL US & LEAVE A MESSAGE! 844-LIL-MOMS aka 844-545-6667 SEND US YOUR BLACK CONSPIRACY THEORIES AND DROPS TO: mymommapod@gmail.com LANGSTON KERMAN'S STAND-UP SPECIAL "BAD POETRY" IS OUT NOW ON NETFLIX DAVID GBORIE'S STAND-UP SPECIAL "GBIRTH OF A NATION" OUT NOW ON PATREON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mymommatoldmepod/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1wMf8iYG-imuTwqje2PNg TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@mymommatoldmepod?lang=en MY MOMMA TOLD ME MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE! Visit https://mymommatoldme.merchtable.com/ FOLLOW LANGSTON KERMAN ON ALL PLATFORMS: @langstonkerman FOLLOW DAVID GBORIE ON INSTAGRAM: @coolguyjokes87See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Basic Folk
Carolyn Kendrick's Devilish Detour: Satan's Folk Music, Moral Panic and the Color Red, ep. 294

Basic Folk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 67:30


Carolyn Kendrick's latest project explores complex themes of moral panic, tradition, and the figure of the devil (AKA Satan, AKA Lucifer). The LA-based songwriter opens up about the inspiration behind her album, 'Each Machine,' which is accompanied by a thought-provoking zine. In our Basic Folk conversation, she discusses the significance of the color red in her work, symbolizing themes of anger, danger, and familial ties, and how it contrasts with the black and white imagery used throughout the project.Carolyn also shares her unexpected journey into researching the devil, sparked by a podcast project that ended up overtaking her life, leading her to interview the leader of the Satanic Temple, among many others. This deep dive into the topic became a way for her to process the overwhelming political and cultural landscape. She candidly discusses the challenges of maintaining balance while being consumed by such a heavy subject matter (spoiler alert: she did not maintain balance AT ALL).We also touch on Carolyn's work in podcasting (You're Wrong About, You Are Good) and how it has influenced her approach to music. She reflects on the importance of integrating culture and music, creating a world-building experience that connects various aspects of her life. Carolyn's creation of the Gender Equity Audio Workshop, along with co-producer and 'Each Machine' collaborator Isa Burke, highlights the power of women supporting each other in the music industry, fostering an environment where questions can be asked without fear of judgment.She expands on her exploration of traditional songs through a devilish lens, which allowed her to examine how their meanings shift when viewed in this context. She also discusses her dual versions of the hymn "Are You Washed in the Blood," inspired by Naomi Klein's book 'Doppelganger,' and how they represent different facets of her musical identity.Throughout this episode of Basic Folk, Carolyn Kendrick offers insights into forgiveness and harm, emphasizing the need for solution-focused actions in today's society. Our chat concludes with a fun and quirky Satan-themed lightning round, where Carolyn shares her favorite pop culture depictions of Satan and imagines a music festival in hell. The devil is fun again!Follow Basic Folk on social media: https://basicfolk.bio.link/Sign up for Basic Folk's newsletter: https://bit.ly/basicfolknewsHelp produce Basic Folk by contributing: https://basicfolk.com/donate/Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpodsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Academy of Ideas
From social media to AI: a tech moral panic?

Academy of Ideas

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 78:24


Recorded at the Battle of Ideas festival 2024 on Saturday 19 October at Church House, Westminster. ORIGINAL INTRODUCTION Smartphones have become almost ubiquitous in modern society. The rise of social-media services, which have billions of users worldwide, has gone hand in hand with the use of smartphones. Few technologies have seen such rapid adoption. With concerns about several social problems coming to the fore in recent years, a variety of commentators have pointed to this new technology as an important cause. But in this case, does correlation really equal causation? One problem is how we discuss social and political issues. Social media has democratised political debate. But that debate seems increasingly polarised and toxic, with social media being blamed by many for the summer riots in the UK and Elon Musk being the target of hatred from some for his relatively liberal approach to posts on X/Twitter. The rise of AI, particularly the ease of making ‘deep fakes', has complicated matters further, making it harder for voters to figure out what candidates really believe or potentially stirring up conflict – as illustrated by fake audio of London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, earlier this year. There are also worries – most prominently expressed by Professor Jonathan Haidt – that spending so much time looking at devices has damaged children's mental health, sense of independence and concentration spans. High-profile head teacher Katherine Birbalsingh has caused controversy by banning smartphones from the classrooms at Michaela School in London, a trend now mirrored in state-wide bans on smartphones in schools in some parts of America. But do such concerns over-inflate the importance of technology? For example, one worry is the decline of children's independent play and travel – but this has been a trend for decades in much of the West, leading to debates about ‘cotton wool' kids. Haidt himself has pointed to this as part of the problem. Declining mental health, for children and adults, has also been a concern for many years, but how much of it is new and how much is a result of expanding definitions of mental illness is unclear. Is new technology really responsible for these social trends – or is it mere coincidence? What else might explain these changes – and what should we do about to tackle such problems? SPEAKERS Lord James Bethell former health minister; member, House of Lords Andrew Doyle presenter, Free Speech Nation, GB News; writer and comedian; author, The New Puritans and Free Speech and Why It Matters Timandra Harkness journalist, writer and broadcaster; author, Technology is Not the Problem and Big Data: does size matter?; presenter, Radio 4's FutureProofing and How to Disagree Sandy Starr deputy director, Progress Educational Trust; author, AI: Separating Man from Machine CHAIR Rob Lyons science and technology director, Academy of Ideas; convenor, AoI Economy Forum; author, Panic on a Plate

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
Erick Erickson Show: S14 EP15: Hour 3 – The Seed Oil Moral Panic (#15)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025


The Erick Erickson Show
S14 EP15: Hour 3 - The Seed Oil Moral Panic

The Erick Erickson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 42:04


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Science with Sabine
Webb Falsified Dark Matter Prediction -- and other science news of the week

Science with Sabine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 35:17


This is our weekly compilation of science news 00:00 - AI Scaling Hits Wall, Rumours Say. How Serious is it? 6:16 - New Calculation Finds we are close to the Kessler Syndrome 12:00 - "Moral Panic" over Social Media Causing Mental Health Problems in Children 18:04 - Webb Falsified Dark Matter Prediction – And No One Cares 23:25 - Physicists Changed Their Mind about Dark Matter Particles 29:29 - We are unlikely to be in this universe, new study finds. Multiverse falsified?

Red Medicine
Austerity, Panic and Policing on the NYC Subway w/ Youbin Kang and John Ferretti

Red Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 49:47


Youbin Kang and John Ferretti discuss the compounding issues of austerity, policing, and propaganda on the New York City subway system. Specifically, they explore the way incidents of harm and violence are taken up as part of a cycle of media panics and carceral crackdowns. Youbin's recent essay All Aboard the Moral Panic, published in n+1 magazine, and John's experiences of workplace organising provide the basis for the discussion. Youbin Kang is a writer and Postdoctoral Fellow at the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University. John Ferretti is a NYC Subway train conductor and a proud member of TWU Local 100, NYC's Subway and Bus workers' union. John is also a co-founder of the Local 100 Fightback Coalition – a rank-and-file Coalition of NYC Transit workers that is made up of both Revolutionary Socialists and Progressive Democrats in our union which was founded in September of 2018.  SUPPORT: www.buymeacoffee.com/redmedicineSoundtrack by Mark PilkingtonTwitter: @red_medicine__www.redmedicine.substack.com/

Ordinary Unhappiness
78: Reactionary Fantasies: On “Cancel Culture” and Moral Panic feat. Adrian Daub

Ordinary Unhappiness

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 93:19


Abby and Patrick welcome academic, writer, and In Bed With the Right podcast co-host Adrian Daub to discuss his new book, The Cancel Culture Panic: How An American Obsession Went Global. Daub's book is an exploration of the discourse over “cancel culture” that sets the concept in both historical and global context. In what ways is talk of “cancel culture” merely a return of decades-old complaints about so-called “political correctness,” and in what ways is it different? Why do broad narratives about getting canceled catch on, and what does it mean that anecdotes are so central to their virality? Why do fantasies about college campuses feature so prominently in cancel culture stories? From its origins as a quintessentially American phenomenon, how has the furor over cancel culture crossed borders and languages, crystalized into terms like the French “le wokeism”? What do our fantasies of cancelation activate, what do they confirm, and what are the deeper anxieties they variously betray or conceal? It's a wide-ranging interrogation of reactionary politics, reaction formations, and histrionics in our chaotic digital moment. The Cancel Culture Panic is available here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-cancel-culture-panic-how-an-american-obsession-went-global-adrian-daub/21145470?ean=9781503640849What Tech Calls Thinking is available here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/what-tech-calls-thinking-an-inquiry-into-the-intellectual-bedrock-of-silicon-valley-adrian-daub/14220491?ean=9780374538644In Bed With the Right (with Adrian Daub and Moira Donegan) is here: https://www.patreon.com/c/InBedWiththeRightAlso discussed: Samuel P. Catlin, “The Campus Does not Exist: How Campus War is Made,” available at https://www.parapraxismagazine.com/articles/the-campus-does-not-existHave you noticed that Freud is back? Got questions about psychoanalysis? Or maybe you've traversed the fantasy and lived to tell the tale? Leave us a voicemail! (646) 450-0847  A podcast about psychoanalysis, politics, pop culture, and the ways we suffer now. New episodes on Saturdays. Follow us on social media:  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/OrdinaryUnhappiness Twitter: @UnhappinessPod Instagram: @OrdinaryUnhappiness Patreon: patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Theme song: Formal Chicken - Gnossienne No. 1 https://open.spotify.com/album/2MIIYnbyLqriV3vrpUTxxO Provided by Fruits Music

Never Post
Don't Panic

Never Post

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 61:17 Transcription Available


Mike talks about how and why some authentic media looks like it was generated by AI; Hans talks about KOSA – the Kids Online Safety Act – and how it is shaped by not one, but two concurrent moral panics. Also: RARE TAPES!

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Harry Litman & Jeff Jarvis

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 46:26 Transcription Available


Talking Feds host Harry Litman details the latest of Trump's legal woes. Professor Jeff Jarvis examines his new book The Web We Weave: Why We Must Reclaim the Internet from Moguls, Misanthropes, and Moral Panic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh, Malort!
Gay Moral Panic in Chicago: The Origin of a lot of Conspiracies

Oh, Malort!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 98:32


In this episode I tell Jeff Tischauser from Southern Poverty Law Center about the time the Chicago Tribune created a LGBTQA Moral Panic in the 1970's and how it is alive and well in 2024.   We had some audio issues with this episode and are taking step to insure they never happen again but thought it is too good not to release and recording would not have had the same impact. Show Notes: Senate Hearing NYT: Chicago Jury to Probe Pornography and Prostitution Involving Boys Chicago Sun-Times: A Gay Rates Police Chicago Sun-Times: Council Panel Announces Porno-Zones Ordinance Chicago Sun-Times: Burke Goes to Conference Chicago Sun-Times: Runaway Witness Chicago Sun-Times: Results of the Probe CST: Pillars of the Community Sexual exploitation of children: a report to the Illinois General Assembly Chicago Reader: On June 14, 1977 Chicago had its first big gay-rights protest Windy City Times: HISTORY Every kick is a boost NYT: Dr. Judianne Densen-Gerber Is Dead at 68; Founded Odyssey House Group Drug Program Chicago Tribune: Reagan used her, the country hated her. Decades later, the Welfare Queen of Chicago refuses to go away Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ozone Nightmare
Jeff Jarvis

Ozone Nightmare

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 109:27


Tonight I'm joined by media critic, professor and author Jeff Jarvis. His works include The Gutenberg Parenthesis, Magazine, and the upcoming The Web We Weave. In this episode we're talking talking about the state of the media, the power and pitfalls of the free internet, and (of course) AI. Books mentioned by Mr. Jarvis: Black Software Distributed Blackness We Tried To Tell Y'All Track Changes Show music by OGRE. Support the show!

Board Game Faith
Episode 106: Human Flourishing in Digital Space

Board Game Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 52:47


In this episode of 'Play Saves the World', Daniel and Kevin engage with Dr. Rachel Kowert, a research psychologist specializing in the intersection of digital games and mental health. They explore the impact of digital games on human flourishing, the moral panic surrounding gaming, and the benefits of play for social skills and mood management. Dr. Kowert shares her journey into the field of gaming research, the misconceptions about video games, and the importance of understanding the underlying issues that may lead to problematic gaming behavior. The conversation culminates in a fun game segment, 'Game or Box', where they discuss the merits of a board game inspired by a video game. Takeaways Digital games can enhance social skills and creativity. Moral panic around video games has persisted for decades. Games are tools for connection and emotional management. Research shows games are not inherently harmful or addicting. Escapism through games can be healthy if not used for avoidance. Games can help manage moods and provide a sense of achievement. The impact of games on mental health is a growing field of study. Understanding the underlying issues is crucial for addressing gaming problems. Games can foster community and relationships among players. The design of games should prioritize player well-being. Sound Bites "Games are tools for connection and creativity." "Moral panic has lasted literally 50 years." "Games help us manage our moods and emotions." CALL TO ACTION: Subscribe to our newsletter (https://buttondown.email/BoardGameFaith) Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/boardgamefaith/) Interact with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boardgamefaith/) Discord us Discord (https://discord.gg/MRqDXEJZ)

TechStuff
The Story of the Sony Walkman

TechStuff

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 44:51 Transcription Available


Time named the Sony Walkman number 47 on a list of the 50 most influential gadgets of all time. How did the Walkman become a thing, and what influence has it had on how we experience music? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking Boundaries with Brad Polumbo
Debunking the Absurd 'Immigrants Eating Pets' Conspiracy | A Modern Moral Panic

Breaking Boundaries with Brad Polumbo

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 17:09


Internet sleuths have been known to solve the coldest of cold cases, produce family members that were previously unknown to one another, and catch cheaters in real time - yet despite the majority of Republican media being intensely focused on the matter for the past week, right-wing conspiracy theorists have yet to come up with ONE credible case of an immigrant eating a pet in Ohio. But despite zero proof this is happening, and overwhelming evidence it isn't, conservatives are refusing to let it go. Why is that? America has a long history of moral panics, lynch mobs, and attacking the culinary customs of new populations.

BASED with Hannah Cox
Debunking the Absurd 'Immigrants Eating Pets' Conspiracy | A Modern Moral Panic

BASED with Hannah Cox

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 17:09


Internet sleuths have been known to solve the coldest of cold cases, produce family members that were previously unknown to one another, and catch cheaters in real time - yet despite the majority of Republican media being intensely focused on the matter for the past week, right-wing conspiracy theorists have yet to come up with ONE credible case of an immigrant eating a pet in Ohio. But despite zero proof this is happening, and overwhelming evidence it isn't, conservatives are refusing to let it go. Why is that? America has a long history of moral panics, lynch mobs, and attacking the culinary customs of new populations.

Die Wochendämmerung
Grenzschließungen, Migration, Langstreckenraketen, Kamala Harris, Edmundo González Urrutia und Arschatmung

Die Wochendämmerung

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 88:30


Diesmal: Nachtrag zum legislativen / exekutiven Fußabdruck, ein langer Rant zum Sicherheitspaket und den Debatten rund um Migration und Grenzschließungen, Ukraine-News, Sham Jaff zu Global Witness, Venezuela-News, Stefan Nau, Kamala Harris und Ig Nobel. Mit einem Faktencheck von Nándor Hulverscheidt und einem Limerick von Jens Ohrenblicker.

Gaslit Nation
Moral Panic: Fact-Checking the War on Trans Kids

Gaslit Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 57:33


Convicted felon Donald Trump relies on a well-worn GOP playbook to scare their voters to the polls: stir up moral panic over LGBTQ people. Moms for Liberty—well-funded by shadowy right-wing interests—are out there banning books and promoting anti-trans, anti-gay laws straight from Viktor Orban's Hungary and Putin's Russia. We might inadvertently feed into their culture war hysteria if we don't step back and see how their disinformation machine works. As Erin Reed points out in her essential guide to our times “Erin in the Morning,” trans care is under attack in half of the country. Meanwhile, the far right stirs up fear, demonizing trans people, especially trans children and their families, just like Karl Rove did with gay marriage in 2004, to secure a second term for war criminal George W. Bush. But trans people have always existed. They're part of human history, brutally erased by colonial powers, according to a must-read report from ABC News in our show notes below.  So, what's the antidote to the far-right's moral panic? Call it out for what it is. Protect trans kids. Push back against oligarchs. Remember, this is about basic human rights. As highlighted in Abi Maxwell's poignant memoir One Day I'll Grow Up and Be a Beautiful Woman: A Mother's Story, love and dignity for trans children are crucial to building safer, more compassionate communities for everyone. Maxwell's story focuses on her daughter, Greta, a courageous little girl who, from a very young age, understood she was a girl, even though she was born a boy. The confusion wasn't Greta's—it was the adults around her, including teachers and parents in their small New Hampshire town, who struggled to accept her identity. Maxwell recounts their family's painful journey through relentless bullying and institutional barriers, a journey that mirrors the challenges faced by countless other trans families in America today. Maxwell's memoir isn't just a heart-wrenching tale of a mother fighting for her child; it's also a stark reminder of how disinformation and fearmongering, often driven by far-right extremists, are weaponized to divide us. As we've seen with the rise of groups like Moms for Liberty, the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights—particularly against trans children—are often orchestrated by powerful interests looking to distract and manipulate voters. In our interview with Maxwell, she sheds light on the far-right's disinformation playbook and shares insights on how we can rise above it. It's time to move beyond the hate and fear and build a society that values love, acceptance, and the dignity of all people, no matter their gender identity. Let's start by protecting some of the most vulnerable among us: our trans kids. The song you heard in this week's show is “Doors Are Opening” by The Society of Rockets. Check out their brilliant work here! http://societyofrockets.org/ * Ready to engage in meaningful discussions and connect with like-minded individuals? Join our new weekly political salon every Monday at 4 PM ET via Zoom! This space is designed for you to share frustrations, ask burning questions, seek support, and actively contribute to conversations that help shape Gaslit Nation. Whether you're a seasoned political junkie or just starting to find your voice, everyone is welcome. Our goal is to build coalitions and foster collective healing during these challenging times. Thank you to everyone who made our first salon a success! We're excited to continue these crucial discussions every Monday through the election, starting again on September 16 at 4 PM ET. For those who can't make it live, don't worry—each session is recorded and shared exclusively on Patreon. If these salons resonate with you, there's a chance they'll extend beyond the election. Want to be part of this powerful community? Support us at the Truth-Teller level or higher on Patreon at patreon.com/Gaslit, and you'll find the Zoom link every Monday afternoon. Let's come together, share ideas, and create change! * Big Announcement! Andrea will be in Ft. Myers, Florida the last weekend of September to get out the vote and attend a fundraiser screening of Mr. Jones. Join us at one of these events in Florida: Canvassing Party! Saturday, September 28 9am – 12pm EDT https://www.mobilize.us/leecountydec/event/680718/?force_banner=true&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link Mr. Jones Fundraiser Screening! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mrjones?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR14pGkNMdGz5RkaU6eut5X8lpt5vFnPuPCjMJNkpVW06H4G0lBSCLE2ptM_aem_A0ooWTpEnmq0t133eeQuxw Phonebank Party! Sunday, September 29 2 – 5pm EDT https://www.mobilize.us/leecountydec/event/680625/?force_banner=true&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link   On September 16 at 7:00 PM ET: If you're in NYC, join our in-person live taping with at the Ukrainian Institute of America in NYC. Celebrate the release of In the Shadow of Stalin, the graphic novel adaptation of my film Mr. Jones, directed by Agnieszka Holland. Gaslit Nation Patreon supporters get in free – so message us on Patreon to be added to the guest list. I will be joined by the journalist Terrell Starr, to talk about his latest trip to Ukraine.  On September 17 at 12:00 PM ET: Join our virtual live taping with investigative journalist Stephanie Baker, author of Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia. Her book has been highly praised by Bill Browder, the advocate behind the Magnitsky Act to combat Russian corruption.  On September 18 at 4:00 PM ET: Join our virtual live taping with the one and only Politics Girl, Leigh McGowan, author of A Return to Common Sense: How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It. On September 24 at 12:00 PM ET: Join our virtual live taping with David Pepper, author of Saving Democracy. Join us as David discusses his new art project based on Project 2025. All of those events, becoming a member of our Victory chat, bonus shows, all shows ad free, and more, come with your subscription on Patreon.com/Gaslit! Thank you to everyone who supports the show – we could not make Gaslit Nation without you! Have you RSVP'ed to our next phonebank with Indivisible on Thursday September 17th? https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/628701/ Show Notes:   Moms For Liberty founder 'thankful' for Trump's school transgender surgery lie https://www.advocate.com/politics/moms-for-liberty-thankful-for-trump-school-trans-lie#toggle-gdpr   'Moral Values' Carried Bush, Rove Says https://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/10/politics/campaign/moral-values-carried-bush-rove-says.html   Phonebank this Wednesday to Help Recruit Volunteers for PA! https://www.mobilize.us/promotethevotepa/event/625107/?referring_vol=6541965&rname=Adam×lot=4272695&referring_participation=29899746&referring_data_signature=v1-5c6750b7e6617377&share_medium=native_share&share_context=signup-form-modal   Satanism and The Rolling Stones: 50 Years of ‘Sympathy for the Devil' https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/features/rolling-stones-sympathy-for-the-devil-mick-jagger-anniversary-satanism-a8668551.html   How ‘Will & Grace' Had a Real-Life Political Impact on Marriage Equality https://www.thewrap.com/will-grace-real-life-political-impact-marriage-equality/   Moms For Liberty Founder "Thankful" For Trump's School Trans Surgery Lie The former president has repeated a claim that schools are giving sex change operations to students and sending them home another gender. https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/moms-for-liberty-founder-thankful   Trans people have 'been around for forever,' historians say Cultures around the world have long embraced alternative gender identities. https://abcnews.go.com/US/transgender-gender-diverse-people-world/story?id=98017443

Leafbox Podcast
Interview: Momus

Leafbox Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 62:18


I've been reading, listening to, and following Nick Currie, the Scottish artist, musician, and writer known as Momus, for over 20 years. As he prepares to release his new album, Ballyhoo, he graciously shared his time and thoughts in this extensive conversation.We explore his artistic philosophy, the role of art in liberating the imagination, and his experiments in AI compositions and K-pop influences, finding AI to be both a tool and a challenge for contemporary songwriters.He delves into his concept of 'elective affinities,' reflecting on his cosmopolitan lifestyle, upbringing, and the impact of various global cultures on his work. We also discuss the contemporary decline of the West, Currie's views on masculinity, the moral panic surrounding new technologies, and his retrospective critique of authenticity, freedom, and more. The conversation left me inspired to follow Momus and continue others to advocate for a fearless approach to creativity and the importance of embracing change and novelty in art.Selected Time Stamps from Interview00:00 The Essence of Art and Fiction01:09 Introduction to Momus: Nick Currie's Journey02:43 Exploring AI in Music Creation05:02 The Impact of AI on Songwriting08:08 Cultural Identity and Elective Affinities12:57 Global Perspectives and Personal History17:59 The Role of Moral Panic in Art and Technology22:18 Self-Censorship and Artistic Freedom29:14 Influences and Inspirations in Music34:09 The Schizoid Aesthetic and Autism34:46 Drugs and Mental Health35:44 Tao Lin and Autistic Identity37:28 Masculinity and Identity41:01 Cultural Decline and Fertility Issues43:06 The Evolution of Decades45:00 The Impact of the iPhone48:07 Spirituality and Intellectual Interests50:15 Love for Cities and Urban Life56:50 Fashion and Personal Style58:34 Future Projects and Reflections - In the Future We'll License 15 AI versions of ourselves…Nick Currie has been releasing music for nearly 40 years, books, countless websites, video lectures across new and old technologies.For More Visit imomus.comSong Sample from Ballyhoo : Plastic SeoulPurchase the Ballyhoo RecordPhotos, songs, videos, book covers etc all by Momus/Nick Currie Get full access to Leafbox at leafbox.substack.com/subscribe

GenXGrownUp Podcast
Satanic Panic of the '80s

GenXGrownUp Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 64:48


In the 1980s, a wave of fear swept across America, fueled by rumors of satanic cults, ritualistic murders, and child abductions. This wave, known as the Satanic Panic, led to mass hysteria, witch hunts, and even false convictions. In this Backtrack, we delve into the origins, impact, and enduring legacy of this dark chapter in American history. Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Shop » genxgrownup.com/amazon Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641 CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=us Pocket Casts » pca.st/8iuL TuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/ Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7 iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast… Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK Show Notes The strange origins of the Satanic Panic: How one Canadian book started a worldwide witch hunt » bit.ly/3T8LpDJ How ‘Satanic Panic' Came to Roil the Nation During the 1980s » crimereads.com/satanic-panic-1980s/ Satanic Panic Phenomenon Explored In Documentary ‘Satan Wants You' » bit.ly/3yNh3Qu How a doctor and his patient sparked a global ‘Satanic Panic' » bit.ly/3XofcLr QAnon Revives America's ‘Satanic Panic' » n.pr/4e0uQ4X After 30 years, a father is exonerated in ‘satanic panic' case » bit.ly/3X6KvJ4 When Dungeons & Dragons Set Off a ‘Moral Panic' » nyti.ms/3Jl4oVU Satanic Panic's long history — and why it never really ended — explained » bit.ly/4cNJueO McGurk effect – Auditory Illusion » bit.ly/3XofcLr The Devil Wears Headphones: A Brief History of Backmasking » bit.ly/475OrhZ Mail the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Comment with Anthony Furey
Behind Canada's ‘moral panic' around suspected graves at residential schools

Full Comment with Anthony Furey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 42:45


It's been three years since the bombshell media reports first spread claims there was a “mass grave” found at a former Kamloops residential school, and the truth has been playing catch-up ever since. But as our guest this week explains, anyone with knowledge of history should have known the grisly allegations that residential schools had been disappearing children and secretly disposing of them didn't make sense. Tom Flanagan, co-author of Grave Error: How the Media Misled Us (and the Truth about Residential Schools), discusses with Brian how the country was seized with moral panic that overrode skeptical questions. Even as the facts come out now, says Flanagan, there are those in power still working to keep false narratives alive. (Recorded June 20, 2024) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Queer London & The Post-War Moral Panic

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 40:16


In the wake of the Second World War, a moral panic swept through Britain around a rise in homosexuality.London was the heart of this scare because of how thriving and vibrant the gay scene was.How did lawmakers react during time? What affect did class have on the gay experience? And amongst the darkness of the period, what joy could be found?Joining Kate today to explore this time is Peter Parker, author of Some Men In London: Queer Life, 1945-1959.This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.Voting is open for the Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards, so if you enjoy what we're doing, we'd love it if you took a quick follow this link and click on Betwixt the Sheets: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingEnjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign here for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXT.You can take part in our listener survey here.Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast

For The Deconstructed
Revival Night with Dr. Joesph Laycock

For The Deconstructed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 52:00


Welcome back to the last night of Revival weekend here at For the Deconstructed. We are ending this spring event with a special word from Dr. Joesph Laycock,  an author and professor of religious studies at TSU. Dr. Laycock is the authe of the book Dangerous Games: What the Moral Panic over Role-Playing Games Says about Play, Religion, and Imagined Worlds. Tonight we are excited to talk to him about all things relgion, moral panic, and the theology that sparked the satanic panic. Join us as we hear from him on all things religion and Dungeons and Dragons! 

Millennials Are Killing Capitalism
Stranger Danger: Moral Panic, White Childhood Innocence, & the American Carceral State With Paul Renfro

Millennials Are Killing Capitalism

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 115:00


In this episode we speak with Paul Renfro about his book Stranger Danger: Family Values, Childhood, and the American Carceral State Paul Renfro is an associate professor of history and an affiliate faculty in the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program at Florida State University. In addition to Stranger Danger, He is also the coeditor of Growing Up America: Youth and Politics since 1945, and the author of the forthcoming book The Life and Death of Ryan White: AIDS and Inequality in America which comes out this fall on UNC Press. Stranger Danger tells the story of how bereaved parents of missing and slain children turned their grief into a mass movement and, alongside journalists and policymakers from both major political parties, propelled a moral panic. Leveraging larger cultural fears concerning familial and national decline, these child safety crusaders warned Americans of a supposedly widespread and worsening child kidnapping threat, erroneously claiming that as many as fifty thousand American children fell victim to stranger abductions annually. The actual figure was (and remains) between one hundred and three hundred, and kidnappings perpetrated by family members and acquaintances occur far more frequently. We get into all of that and focus intently in this conversation on how Stranger Danger functioned from its inception as a moral panic or a sex panic. A panic Renfro argues we've never emerged from, one that still animates the reality of mass incarceration today, but is often less discussed than other contributing factors to the largest system of carceral control and punishment in the world. This conversation was originally recorded all the way back on September 8th and was slated to be released on Halloween to time it up with the ridiculous annual copaganda about strangers lacing children's candy a reliable myth propelled by the child safety regime. Obviously that timeline was dramatically derailed by our focus on work around Palestine which has largely taken the form of videos on our YouTube channels. My apologies to Paul Renfro for taking so long to get this excellent conversation edited and released. Even though the conversation certainly has nothing to do with Palestine directly, as I was finalizing the edit for this episode, it was interesting to think in this moment about the demonization of student protesters, the notion that student encampments have been somehow been infiltrated by so-called “terrorists” who are poisoning their minds with radical islam, teaching them anti-semitic rhetoric, and guerrilla warfare tactics. Certainly this has many of the hallmarks of a moral panic. And there are others we discuss in the show the panic around schools teaching sex education, the dangers of drag balls, or concerns about transgender kids in sports. It is important to be able to recognize attempts to manufacture panics, and to think critically about how we respond to these multifaceted propaganda efforts. If you want to support our work, the best way to do so is to become a patron of the show. You can do so for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/millennialsarekillingcapitalism

The Why? Curve
Social Media For Young People - Moral Menace Or Moral Panic?

The Why? Curve

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 41:33


With almost everyone under 30 on TikTok or Instagram, and claims of rampant bullying, sexploitation and pornography - is there any way to protect young people from the harmful effects? The social media giants wring their hands but do nothing. Governments launch inquiries and claim they're doing something, but the awful stories keep piling up. Could there be effective regulation? Should we even try? Dr Emily Setty of the University of Surrey tells Phil and Roger - equipping young people to deal with what they see is better than trying to stop them seeing it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

System Update with Glenn Greenwald
TikTok Constitutionally Challenges Forced Sale, Lawmakers Exploit Holocaust to Feed Moral Panic over Antisemitism; PLUS: The Ozempic Craze with author Johann Hari

System Update with Glenn Greenwald

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 77:15


TIMESTAMPS: Intro (0:00) TikTok Ban (6:20) Antisemitism Moral Panic (32:21) Interview with Johann Hari (46:46) Outro (1:14:06) - - - Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community - - -  Follow Glenn: Twitter Instagram Follow System Update:  Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going Rogue With Caitlin Johnstone
The 'Antisemitism' Moral Panic Has Officially Jumped The Shark

Going Rogue With Caitlin Johnstone

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 5:13


So, to be absolutely clear, Israel's top government official has announced that charges against himself and other Israeli leaders for obvious war crimes like intentionally bombing and starving civilians would be both "antisemitic" and a "hate crime". Reading by Tim Foley.

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Drunk Victorians: Moral Panic & Meat Wine

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 44:59


Glass of meat wine, anyone? That's right, the Victorians loved a glass of meaty wine.They loved drinking so much that it became a moral panic, with whole movements of temperance cropping up around Britain.What was drinking culture really like in the Victorian and Edwardian Britain? Were women able to drink as much as men? And what exactly went into that meat wine?Helping Kate get to the bottom of this is Thora Hands, author of Drinking in Victorian and Edwardian Britain: Beyond the Spectre of the Drunkard.This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code BETWIXT sign up at https://historyhit/subscription/You can take part in our listener survey here.

On with Kara Swisher
Kids and Phones: Moral Panic or Time to Panic? with Jonathan Haidt

On with Kara Swisher

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 61:31


Is Gen Z's mental health in decline because their “phone-based childhood” has flooded them with anxiety and ruined their sleep? Or is there a more complex mix of factors at play? Jonathan Haidt makes his case for the former explanation in his latest book, The Anxious Generation.  While many people intuitively agree with his argument that phones and social media are ruining kids, some researchers are accusing Haidt of coming up with a grand overarching theory that isn't supported by the data. Kara brings the moral psychologist and NYU professor onto the podcast to discuss his ideas, the criticism he's gotten, and his proposed solutions to the problem.  Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find Kara on Instagram/Threads as @karaswisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crash Course With Michael Walker
Britain's Muslim Moral Panic (w/ Peter Oborne)

Crash Course With Michael Walker

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 34:21


**This is free preview of a members only episode. To listen to the full interview sign up at patreon.com/crashcoursepod**As Israel bombards Gaza, the Tory Party have used anti-war protests as an excuse to whip up a moral panic about British muslims. To discuss the long history of Tory animosity towards muslims - and the broader ideology that sees islam as a threat to the West - I spoke to Peter Oborne. Peter Oborne is the former chief political commentator at the Daily Telegraph. His most recent book is "The Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong about Islam." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy
#1617 The Profitable and Political Moral Panic Around Trans People: Debunking Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria, Groomers, and Detransitioning Misconceptions

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 63:09


Air Date 3/19/2024 We break down some of the pseudoscience the trans panic is built on, look at the political drive to erase trans people, understand how language of panic shifts over time, and present and alternate view of societal healing for a healthier humanity. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Clips and Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: The Anatomy of a Moral Panic Ft. Dr. Julia Serano - It Could Happen Here - Air Date 2-21-24 Mia and Gare are once again joined by Dr, Julia Serano to discuss how the concept of contagious stigma drives moral panics against cis and trans people alike Ch. 2: Are Red States 100 Committed to Erasing Trans People - Thom Hartmann Program - Air Date 1-8-24 Just a week into 2024 and Red State Republicans have already introduced over 150 bills targeting the transgender community. Journalist Erin Reed, host of 'Erin in the Morning,' updates us on the sorry parade. Ch. 3: Jamie Lee Curtis Interviews ALOK on the World Beyond the Gender Binary - Upfront Ventures - Air Date 3-9-23 ALOK sits down with Jamie Lee Curtis to explore themes of gender, race, trauma, belonging and the human condition. Ch. 4: How the Media Gets Trans Coverage Wrong - Medium - Air Date 8-19-23 A panel discussion centered on the representation of trans issues in the media. Moderated by Katherine Cross.  Ch. 5: The Anatomy of a Moral Panic Ft. Dr. Julia Serano Part 2 - It Could Happen Here - Air Date 2-21-24   SEE FULL SHOW NOTES MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 9: How the Media Gets Trans Coverage Wrong Part 2 - Medium - Air Date 8-19-23 Ch. 10: The Anatomy of a Moral Panic Ft. Dr. Julia Serano Part 3 - It Could Happen Here - Air Date 2-21-24 FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 12: Final comments on a new reframing of the right to the freedom of sex MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) SHOW IMAGE:  Description: A colorful, hand-drawn protest sign says “Protect Trans Youth” with the trans pride flag. Credit: “Protect Trans Youth” by Taymaz Valley, Flickr | License: CC BY 2.0 | Changes: Cropped   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com

It Could Happen Here
The Anatomy of a Moral Panic Ft. Dr. Julia Serano

It Could Happen Here

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 32:22 Transcription Available


Mia and Gare are once again joined by Dr, Julia Serano to discuss how the concept of contagious stigma drives moral panics against cis and trans people alikeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything is Public Health
Child Care is Public Health - A Moral Panic Made Parents' Lives Harder

Everything is Public Health

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 26:09


Nixon vetoed the Comprehensive Child Development Act. Because helping kids is not American enough. Email: EverythingIsPublicHealth@gmail.com    Instagram and Threads: Everything is Public Health Bluesky Social: @everythingisPHMastodon: @everythingispublichealth  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingispublichealth  Photo Credit: Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplashhttps://unsplash.com/photos/selective-focal-photo-of-crayons-in-yellow-box-1zR3WNSTnvY?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplashReferences: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moral_panichttps://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/house-bill/1083https://time.com/6125667/universal-childcare-history-nixon-veto/https://time.com/child-care-crisis/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moral_panicSupport the show

WikiListen
Moral Panic Part 2

WikiListen

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 10:40


Join Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN as they continue their exploration of moral panic in part 2 of this series. Discover how moral panics can impact individuals and communities, and how they are often fueled by media and cultural influences. Did you know that moral panics can have wide-ranging consequences, from policy changes to social stigma?Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moral_panicWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WikiListen
Moral Panic Part 1

WikiListen

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 13:07


Hosted by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW, this episode delves into the intriguing world of moral panic. Explore the history and psychology behind this phenomenon, where societal fears and anxieties often lead to exaggerated concerns. Did you know that moral panics have occurred throughout history, from the Salem witch trials to modern-day concerns?Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel TeichmanFull Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moral_panicWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcastFind us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/WikiListenInstagram @WikiListenTwitter @Wiki_ListenGet bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ridiculous History
The Puzzler, Part One: The Crossword Moral Panic

Ridiculous History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 32:17 Transcription Available Very Popular


This week, Ben, Noel and Max welcome special guest, the legendary author AJ Jacobs, to explore the world's strangest historical puzzle crazes. In part one of this two-part series, AJ regales the gang with the moral panic surrounding early crosswords, armchair treasure hunts and much more. Spoiler: you can hear Ben and Noel on AJ's own show, The Puzzler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counterweight
Ep. 033: Slippery Slopes: Helen Pluckrose & Rio Veradonir talk Liberal Norms and Moral Panic

Counterweight

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 131:44


This week we talk culture, ideological politics, philosophy, and law with the celebrated author of Cynical Theories (Helen Pluckrose) and the Assistant Director at the Bi Foundation and editor-in-chief of Queer Majority (Rio Veradonir).  Helen and Rio speak with Mike and Elizabeth about challenges to liberalism, past, present, and future. They also share their reasons to celebrate and be hopeful.  Podcast Notes: Queer Majority: https://www.queermajority.com/ Bi Foundation: https://bi.org/en/about Bailey, Allison (2014). The Unlevelled Knowing Field: An Engagement with Dotson's Third-Order Epistemic Oppression. Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective. The Unlevel Knowing Field: An Engagement with Dotson's Third-Order Epistemic Oppression, Alison Bailey - Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective (social-epistemology.com) Burke, Edmund (1790). Reflections on the Revolution in France. The Project Gutenberg eBook of Burke's Writings and Speeches, Volume the Third, by Edmund Burke. Dotson, Kristie (2011). Tracking Epistemic Violence: Tracking Practices of Silencing. Hypatia. Tracking Epistemic Violence, Tracking Practices of Silencing on JSTOR  Mills, Charles (2005). "Ideal Theory" as Ideology. Hypatia. Wiley.  "Ideal Theory" as Ideology on JSTOR Paine, Thomas (1791). The Rights of Man. Project Gutenberg. The Writings of Thomas Paine, Complete by Thomas Paine | Project Gutenberg Pluckrose, Helen & James Lindsay (2005). Cynical Theories. Pitchstone Publishing. Amazon.com: Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything About Race, Gender, and Identity - and Why This Harms Everybody (Audible Audio Edition): Helen Pluckrose, James Lindsay, Helen Pluckrose, Pitchstone Publishing: Books Pluckrose, Helen (2023). The Perilous Pendulum Swing Threatening LGBT Rights. Queer Majority. The Perilous Pendulum Swing Threatening LGBT Rights — Queer Majority Stenner, Karen (2012). The Authoritarian Dynamic. Cambridge University Press. Authoritarian Dynamic (05) by Stenner, Karen [Paperback (2005)]: Stener: Amazon.com: Books

Big Reputations
55. Witches

Big Reputations

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 94:29


In this episode, we discuss a group of powerful and often misunderstood women: Witches. First we take you back to some ancient roots of witchcraft and early perspectives by different cultures, religions, and societies. Then we consider how society and pop culture mold our outlook on witches and vice versa by discussing common examples of witches in media. Then we dig into some 20th century controversies and realities surrounding witches and witchcraft, including how it is practiced today. Lastly we talk about the negative and positive impact that witchcraft has had on the world   Trigger warnings: child abuse, violence and death   Follow the podcast: Twitter: @BigRepPod Instagram: @BigReputationsPod   Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo Music: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: Witches of Past and Present, a magazine "Re-examining the Good Versus Bad Girl Binary," by Nadia Hammouda “Modern Witchcraft: Empowerment, Feminism, and Rituals” by Kennedy Ryan "The Devil Goes to DayCare: McMartin and the Making of a Moral Panic," by Mary de Young "Witch Trials of the 21st-Century”, by National Geographic The Witch Trope, Explained

Huberman Lab
Marc Andreessen: How Risk Taking, Innovation & Artificial Intelligence Transform Human Experience

Huberman Lab

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 177:01


In this episode, my guest is Marc Andreessen, the legendary software innovator who co-created the internet browser Mosaic, co-founded Netscape, and is now at Andreessen Horowitz — a venture capital firm that finds and brings to life technologies that transform humanity. We discuss what it takes to be a true innovator, including the personality traits required, the role of environment and the support systems needed to bring revolutionary ideas to fruition. We discuss risk-taking as a necessary but potentially hazardous trait, as well as the role of intrinsic motivation and one's ability to navigate uncertainty. We also discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and Marc's stance that soon everyone will use AI as their personalized coach and guide for making decisions about their health, relationships, finances and more — all of which he believes will greatly enhance our quality of life. We also delve into nuclear power, gene editing, public trust, universities, politics, and AI regulation. This episode is for those interested in the innovative mind, psychology, human behavior, technology, culture and politics. For the full show notes, including articles, books, and other resources, visit hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/huberman Momentous: https://livemomentous.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Marc Andreessen (00:03:02) Sponsors: LMNT & Eight Sleep (00:06:05) Personality Traits of an Innovator (00:12:49) Disagreeableness, Social Resistance; Loneliness & Group Think  (00:18:48) Testing for Innovators, Silicon Valley (00:23:18) Unpredictability, Pre-Planning, Pivot (00:28:53) Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation, Social Comparison (00:32:52) Sponsor: AG1 (00:33:49) Innovators & Personal Relationships (00:39:24) Risk Taking, Innovators, “Martyrs to Civilizational Progress” (00:46:16) Cancel Culture, Public vs. Elite (00:53:08) Elites & Institutions, Trust (00:57:38) Sponsor: InsideTracker (00:58:44) Social Media, Shifts in Public vs. Elite  (01:05:45) Reform & Institutions, Universities vs. Business (00:14:14) Traditional Systems, Lysenkoism, Gen X (01:20:56) Alternative University; Great Awakenings; Survivorship Bias  (01:27:25) History of Computers, Neural Network, Artificial Intelligence (AI) (01:35:50) Apple vs. Google, Input Data Set, ChatGPT (01:42:08) Deep Fakes, Registries, Public-Key Cryptography; Quantum Internet (01:46:46) AI Positive Benefits, Medicine, Man & Machine Partnership (01:52:18) AI as Best-Self Coach; AI Modalities (01:59:19) Gene Editing, Precautionary Principle, Nuclear Power (02:05:38) Project Independence, Nuclear Power, Environmentalism (02:12:40) Concerns about AI (02:18:00) Future of AI, Government Policy, Europe, US & China (02:23:47) China Businesses, Politics; Gene Editing  (02:28:38) Marketing, Moral Panic & New Technology; Politics, Podcasts & AI (02:39:03) Innovator Development, Courage, Support  (02:46:36) Small Groups vs. Large Organization, Agility; “Wild Ducks” (02:54:50) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Momentous, Neural Network Newsletter, Social Media  Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac Disclaimer

There Are No Girls on the Internet
Moral panic over trafficking gets a movie; The writer who criticized it gets death threats. Interview with Rolling Stone's Miles Klee

There Are No Girls on the Internet

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 54:55 Transcription Available


Rolling Stone's Miles Klee has become a target of an extremist harassment campaign after publishing a review of the new movie Sound of Freedom.    ‘Sound Of Freedom' Is a Superhero Movie for Dads With Brainworms https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/sound-of-freedom-jim-caviezel-child-trafficking-qanon-movie-1234783837/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revolutionary Left Radio
Right Wing Moral Panic: "The Crisis of Masculinity"

Revolutionary Left Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 56:05


UNLOCKED: Adnan Husain and Breht O'Shea from Guerrilla History discuss the current moral panic on the political right around issues of masculinity, dropping testosterone levels, and family formation. Together they discuss how the Right obscures the role of under-regulated corporations in poisoning us and the role capitalism plays in destabilizing human life in general, and instead blame scapegoats like life-saving vaccines, innocuous food stuffs like soy, feminism, LGBTQ people, and liberal elites (but never reactionary ones ofc). In addition, they try to think through what masculinity actually is, how it might express itself in healthy ways, what the left can offer young people in general, how reactionary notions of masculinity are rooted in profound fear and insecurity, and how misogynistic figures in the manosphere actually hamstring and poison the minds of young men trying to find a good partner and build a meaningful life. 

Dark Poutine - True Crime and Dark History
The History of Canada's Drug Laws: Racism, Moral Panic and Refer Madness

Dark Poutine - True Crime and Dark History

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 63:35


Episode 263: Approaching the week of 4/20, cannabis enthusiasts worldwide are preparing for a unique celebration. However, it's essential to acknowledge the dark history of cannabis prohibition in Canada and the USA. The criminalization of cannabis wasn't based on scientific evidence of its harmful effects or widespread health concerns but was fuelled by moral panic, racism, and xenophobia. It served as a tool to maintain a rigid social hierarchy, where those in power and privilege oppressed and marginalized those considered inferior. The ‘war on drugs' transformed into a ‘war on cannabis,' ultimately becoming a war on minorities in both countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy
#1466 The Faustian Bargain of Technological Advancement and Societal Degradation (Repost)

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 61:19


Original Air Date 1/15/2022 Today we take a look at tradeoffs that are becoming ever more evident between the advancement of mass communication and social media technologies and the ways in which those advancements contribute to the degradation of social cohesion. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com  Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content) SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Re-musing Ourselves - On the Media - Air Date 3-3-06 The late media critic Neil Postman argued in his seminal book "Amusing Ourselves to Death," that as TV prevailed over the printed word, it impaired our ability to make sense of a world of information. Jay Rosen writes the blog, PressThink. Ch. 2: Neil Postman Technopoly - C-Span Book TV - Air Date 7-10-92 Neil Postman, author of Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology published by Alfred A. Knopf Publishers, spoke on the theme of his book which noted the dependence of Americans on technological advances for their own security. Ch. 3: Prescient Predictions 1984; Brave New World; and Network Part 1 - Future Tense - Air Date 7-7-19 The dystopian best-seller 1984 was published exactly seventy years ago. Its influence has been profound. But does it really speak to today's politico-cultural environment? Scott Stephens believes Aldous Huxley's Brave New World is a closer match. Ch. 4: The Trouble With Reality - On The Media - Air Date 5-17-17 This is a conversation between Brooke Gladstone, author of "The Trouble with Reality: A Rumination on Moral Panic in Our Time," and WNYC morning show host Brian Lehrer. Ch. 5: Prescient Predictions 1984; Brave New World; and Network Part 2 - Future Tense - Air Date 7-7-19 Ch. 6: Neil Postman on Cyberspace - The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour - Air Date 7-25-95 Charlene Hunter-Gault interviews media theorist and cultural critic Neil Postman on PBS' The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour in 1995. Postman discusses new media and the "Faustian bargain" of technological change in the context of the "Information Superhighway." Ch. 7: Alexa, What's Amazon Doing Inside My Home? - Land of the Giants - Air Date 7-30-19 What's the downside to letting Alexa run your entire home? And why is Amazon making a microwave oven powered by Alexa? FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 8: Final comments on Faustian Bargains MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions)   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com