Juicy gossip has entertained people for centuries. But what happens when the rumor mill comes…for you?

Chapter 1: The Rumor Mill
Laci traces the origins of the gossip industry and shares some of her own experiences with rumors online.

Chapter 2: #SaveMarinaJoyce
Mass hysteria broke out online after Marina Joyce posted a video with an unblinking stare and bruises on her arms. Laci recounts the bizarre story.

Chapter 3: The Info Warp 
Laci is joined by Dr. Taylor Carlson to discuss the psychology of rumor and misinformation. Taylor explores how a story gets changed from person to person. They discuss why we spread rumors, what type of person who is prone to gossip, and why we tend to gravitate toward negative information.

Rumor Has It

Laci is joined by YouTube's TomSka, creator of asdfmovie and other hits, to discuss the joys and horrors of baring your soul to millions of strangers online.

Among other topics, they discuss ego and social justice activism, asking fans for money, oversharing on social media, and what it means to turn the camera on yourself.

Facing the Camera (feat. TomSka)

What happens when girl power unites with the household webcam? Meet the modern cam girl.

Chapter 1: Girl Power
Girl power grew out the 90s punk rock scene and eventually dominated pop music. Nearly 30 years later, it continues to make an impact in unexpected ways.

Chapter 2: The Sex Work Revolution
A heated feminist debate about sex work churns online. Laci explores how the blurred lines between private and public life are creating new relationships and career options. 

Chapter 3: The Secret Life of Cam Girls
Laci chats with Ginger Banks, a well known cam girl. They discuss her foray into camming, the problems facing performers, and what it all means for girls and the internet.

(Cam) Girl Power!

Faith crises have gone viral. Laci explores the stories of three ex-mormons who learn more than they bargained for, and the creative ways they communicate their differences with devout loved ones. 

​She is joined by John Dehlin of the Mormon Stories Podcast.

Confessions of an Ex-Mormon

As mass media infiltrates our lives, our communication skills are waning. Laci is joined by Peter Boghossian to discuss methods to navigate political disagreements.

Topics include:
The psychological functions of virtue signaling, belief hygiene, the importance (or unimportance) of holding true beliefs, if and when to draw the line with friends, how to change minds, justice vs. kindness, silencing dissidents, managing anger, and letting others be wrong.

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