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Inside the minds of sexual assault perpetrators

Hosted by Madeleine Brand Nov. 03, 2017

Photo of Esther Perel by Karen Harms

From this Episode:

Hollywood agent accused of sexually abusing minors

It’s been only a month since the Harvey Weinstein story broke. Every day there’s a new, horrible story. The latest allegations revolve around Tyler Grasham, a talent agent...

8 min, 39 sec

Is sexual assault an individual pathology or a cultural problem?

Renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel specializes in sex and couples therapy. She talks about what drives men to commit sexual assault, from rape to groping to exposing...

13 min, 20 sec

With the fall of LAist, can local journalism make money?

Local news site LAist is out of business, along with Gothamist and others. The owner said he couldn’t make money after the journalists voted to unionize. What does that mean...

8 min, 41 sec

'Thor: Ragnarok' and the importance of movie stars

Our critics review “A Bad Moms Christmas,” starring Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Kathryn Hahn; “Thor: Ragnarok,” with Chris Hemsworth back as Thor, and directed by Taika...

13 min, 58 sec

Credits

Host:
Madeleine Brand

Producers:
Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole

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