Behind the Bastards cover image

Part One: Edward Bernays: The Founding Father of Lies

Behind the Bastards

00:00

A Feminist Icon - Eddie Bernays

Eddie Bernays was a feminist icon and problematic one, but credit where it's due. The play is about a man with syphilis who gets married and spawns a syphilitic child. People in 1912 did not talk about STDs in like any context,. Like doctors didn't like talking about them.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app