Miles Klee

Miles Klee, a Rolling Stone writer, dives into the fierce rivalry between Coca-Cola and Pepsi. He explores the nostalgic origins of Coca-Cola and its transformative marketing strategies, particularly its iconic holiday campaigns featuring Santa. Klee discusses Pepsi's tumultuous history and daring advertising tactics during tough times, revealing the racial dynamics entwined with their branding. The episode also covers wartime innovations, the chaotic aftermath of marketing blunders, and the broader cultural impact of the Cola Wars on American society.

Miles Klee, a journalist, joins the podcast to unravel the mysteries of Auntie Coolette, a TikTok influencer turned conspiracy theorist. They explore her journey, from innocent content to wild conspiracy theories, and the appeal of her outlandish videos. The podcast delves into topics like demonic entities, talking with fairies, flat Earth beliefs, and the shift of a TikToker to spreading conspiracy theories.

Lily Hu, a Yale philosophy professor researching social science and race, joins Miles Klee, a culture writer for Rolling Stone, to dissect the troubling revival of pseudosciences like phrenology and physiognomy. They dive into how these outdated beliefs are resurfacing through social media, fostering harmful stereotypes and racism. The duo discusses the dangerous implications of biological determinism and its ties to historical ideologies, including connections to modern narratives around gender and immigration enforcement.