14min chapter

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How Pop Culture News is Radicalizing You

Power User with Taylor Lorenz

CHAPTER

Misinformation and Misogyny in Celebrity Culture

This chapter examines the interplay between celebrity engagement, misinformation, and the rise of true crime content on platforms like YouTube. It explores how creators often trivialize serious issues and engage in harmful narratives that perpetuate misogyny, while also highlighting the troubling alignment of some creators with right-wing ideologies. The discussion sheds light on the implications of these dynamics for public perceptions of women's victimization and the ways in which young audiences can be influenced by sensationalized content.

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