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This chapter explores the controversy following a film premiere where tensions between co-stars ignited online speculation and harassment. It highlights the complexity of the situation, urging listeners to consider nuanced perspectives amidst a legal battle and a brewing smear campaign.

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In this week's episode, I explore the Hollywood smear campaign through the lends of the 'It Ends With Us' legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. I look at the history of smear campaigns, politically and culturally, before questioning how the internet's mob mentality and our obsessive pursuit for virality aid in conducting these targeted attacks.

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5:47 Definition & history of smear campaigns

7:34 Bye Sister (lol of course)

8:34 Political smear campaigns

9:57 Red Scare

11:57 Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: Breaking down the lawsuits

21:46 How and why social media normalised the smear campaign

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