Bad Faith Episode 485 BONUS EPISODE: Have Your Cake & Eat #MeToo (w/ Lindsey Boylan)
Jun 24, 2025
Lindsey Boylan, former aide to Governor Andrew Cuomo and the first to accuse him of sexual harassment, shares her compelling insights. She discusses the crisis of credibility within the Democratic Party and why the #MeToo movement has been selectively weaponized for political gain. Lindsey reflects on the emotional toll of silence and the struggles faced by those confronting abusive power dynamics. The conversation also touches on grassroots advocacy and the importance of mobilizing voters against Cuomo's potential return.
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Cuomo's Verified Abuse Ignored
- Cuomo's sexual harassment was verified by multiple investigations yet many Democratic leaders still support him.
- This highlights a corrupt pattern of excusing abuse of power despite undeniable evidence.
Lindsey Boylan's Harassment Story
- Lindsey Boylan detailed persistent sexual harassment by Andrew Cuomo during her time as a state official.
- She described explicit advances, inappropriate comments, and abuse of power tolerated in a toxic work environment.
Briahna Gray's Harassment Experience
- Briahna Joy Gray shared a personal story of workplace sexual harassment early in her legal career.
- She emphasized how the experience shattered her expectations and showed the power dynamics that silence victims.