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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

E513 Louis Theroux

Jun 27, 2024
02:24:43
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British-American documentarian Louis Theroux joins the podcast to discuss his insights from making documentaries, experiences in the American south, deep dives into extremist groups, controversy around his Netflix doc, 'Tell Them You Love Me', and more.
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  • Louis Theroux shares insights on documentary making and exploring fringe groups.
  • Discussion on ethical dilemmas in communication with individuals with disabilities.

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Summary of the Podcast - Deceptive Teaching and Betrayal

The podcast discusses a controversial case involving a philosophy professor, Anna, and a disabled non-verbal black man named Derek. Anna uses facilitated communication to communicate with Derek, claiming to unlock his hidden abilities. Issues arise when the nature of their relationship and Derek's alleged abilities are questioned, leading to legal action.

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