Creating the list of 'Media Men' and bearing the consequences

Jan. 11, 2018

We look at how the spreadsheet accusing men in media of sexual harassment took off, and why the woman who started it outed herself. She lost friends and was fired from The New Republic Magazine. Now there are questions about what happens to women who speak up.

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‘Media Men’ List Creator Outs Herself, Fearing She Would Be Named

Credits

Guest:

Jaclyn Peiser - New York Times - @jackiepeiser

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

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

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