Shameless Should you sue a cheater?
Nov 23, 2025
Is cheating really a firing offense? The discussion explores whether employers should involve themselves in employees' private lives, sparked by a viral clip. Legal cases like Akira v. Brene raise questions about suing for infidelity. The hosts investigate why cheating remains a cultural scandal and delve into statistics on its prevalence. They also dissect listener perspectives on cheating definitions, the pressures relationships face, and the nuances of public interest in celebrity infidelity. It's a thought-provoking dive into the complexities of love, betrayal, and accountability.
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Cheating As A Workplace Liability
- Natalie Dawson argued she'd fire employees who cheat because personal issues bleed into work and create liability.
- Zara and Eilish push back, saying firing for out-of-work cheating is an overreach unless it affects the workplace.
Suit Over A Public Affair
- Zara retells the North Carolina case where Akira sued influencer Brené and won damages for alienation of affection.
- The judge awarded $1.5M for alienation of affection plus $250k for "criminal conversation."
Adultery's Legal History Matters
- Adultery was criminalized historically but many Western jurisdictions repealed those laws around the 20th century.
- Zara notes some countries still criminalize adultery, so legal responses vary globally.