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Adrian Daub, a Stanford professor and literary scholar, explores the 1980s satanic panic over Dungeons & Dragons. He shares the fascinating history of how parental fears and media sensationalism distorted perceptions of the game. They discuss the disappearance of James Dallas Egbert III and the cultural impact of role-playing games. Daub emphasizes the importance of imaginative play, challenging the misconceptions that fueled public hysteria and critiquing how societal norms shaped the narrative around D&D and its players.

Maggie Mertens, an author exploring the impact of running on women's lives, shares the captivating story of women's struggles in marathon racing. She delves into the notable scandal of Rosie Ruiz, who controversially cut her way to the finish line at the Boston Marathon. The discussion highlights the historical barriers faced by women in athletics and the evolving perceptions of female athletes. Mertens also critiques media sensationalism and its impact on personal narratives in sports, shedding light on gender dynamics and resilience.

Legal expert Mackenzie Joy Brennan and hosts discuss Supreme Court rulings, originalism, biases in the legal system, and the future of the Court. They explore the evolution of defendant rights, controversies surrounding justices, rise of originalism, flexibility in recipes, and strategies for civic engagement.

Harmony Colangelo defends Cleveland's Balloonfest '86, discussing the chaos and ecological harm caused. The podcast explores Cleveland's environmental history, image rehabilitation, and community resilience. Harmony also shares insights on podcasting and movie memorabilia.

Journalist Taylor Lorenz challenges moral panic around kids' phone usage, discussing historical tech fears, the Gamergate scandal, evolving tech impact, and modern concerns. She explores laws on phone use, exaggerated panics like Momo, and advocacy for healthier tech relationships.

Alejandra Oliva discusses American immigration policy, Reagan's impact on Central America, copyright seeds on farmers, corporate responsibility, ICE enforcement, challenges under Obama, and promoting 'Rivermouth'.

Historian Sarah Archer delves into the history of the American housewife and the rise of the tradwife movement. The podcast explores the evolution of kitchen designs, societal pressures, consumerism, satire on TikTok, and gender disparities in domestic labor, questioning the sustainability of traditional roles amidst modern independence.

Princess Weekes dives into the real story of Rosa Parks, debunking misconceptions and highlighting her resilience in facing racism. They discuss the wrongful conviction case of nine black teens, Rosa Parks' activism in civil rights, and the historical weaponization of rape accusations against black men. The conversation also emphasizes the power of collective action in social movements and the importance of honoring unsung heroes.

Author Marcus McCann discusses cruising, gay identities in movies, George Michael's legal battles, police entrapment, media bias, scandal responses, celebrity legal issues, and George Michael's troubled journey and legacy.

Author Marcus McCann discusses George Michael's journey, family dynamics, coming out as gay, music career, artistic brilliance, relationship with Enselmo, and involvement in AIDS fundraising efforts.