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Part Three: Is Oprah Winfrey a Bastard?

Behind the Bastards

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Satanic Panic and Media Influence

This chapter explores the origins of the satanic panic phenomenon, sparked by Lawrence Pazder's controversial book, and its lasting impact on society and politics. It also discusses the role of advertising in the episode and how media figures like Oprah Winfrey contributed to the amplification of these sensational ideas.

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