The NPR Politics Podcast Looking The Other Way Part 2: On Tape & Under Oath
Sep 7, 2024
Tom Dreisbach, an NPR investigative correspondent, dives into the complex intersection of political ambition and #MeToo allegations within the Democratic Party. He unpacks serious sexual harassment claims against a former top advisor to the Mayor of Los Angeles and reveals a toxic environment in City Hall filled with complicity and fear. Personal testimonies challenge the credibility of political figures while an unreleased deposition offers shocking insights on this crisis. The fallout for major political players highlights the ongoing struggle for accountability.
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Open Secret
- Staffers reacted to the Garza lawsuit with texts saying it was "finally happening".
- This reveals that Jacobs' alleged behavior was an open secret at City Hall.
Racist Language
- Naomi Seligman witnessed Jacobs using racist language towards an assistant, calling him "China man".
- She regrets not speaking up then.
Unwanted Kiss
- After Garcetti's State of the City address, Jacobs hugged and kissed Seligman on the lips.
- Seligman felt humiliated by this unwanted advance but didn't formally report it.