In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the controversial new Netflix film, Cuties.
Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:
- Cuties, a French independent film released in the United States has inspired opposition. Niki referred to the connection between the critics’ fear of perversion and the current furor over pedophilia among some on the Right, discussed in Rolling Stone.
In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:
- Natalia discussed Matthew Remski’s Medium GEN article, “Inside Kelly Brogan’s Covid-Denying, Vax-Resistant Conspiracy Machine.”
- Neil shared Doug Mack’s Lonely Planet article, “From Neon Shovels to Crystal Skulls – the Wild History of the Memphis Pyramid.”
- Niki recommended Amanda Mull’s Atlantic article, “Why Everything is Sold Out.”







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