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Anatomy of Lies
On this episode of The Popaganda Podcast, Tashmica and Shannon talk about the explosive new psychodrama series, Anatomy of Lies, which uncovers the jaw-dropping story of Elisabeth Finch, a Grey’s Anatomy writer who fabricated her life story, exploited the empathy of her colleagues, and used the trauma of others for personal gain. Stories like Finch’s weaponize trust and harm the very communities they pretend to support, creating ripple effects that extend far beyond Hollywood.
But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Using Finch’s story as a starting point, we tackle a deeper, systemic issue: the persistent devaluation of survivor stories in our society. Survivors are the architects of the movements that fight sexual and domestic violence, yet their courage, labor, and wisdom are too often dismissed—whether in the workplace, the media, or at the ballot box. We confront the grief of watching a nation re-elect a known perpetrator of harm and discuss the hard truths about what that says about our collective values.
Listen in as we uncover:
- The harm caused when stories like Finch’s co-opt the experiences of survivors.
- Why survivor stories are foundational to the movement against violence—and why they deserve our respect.
- How society’s dismissal of survivor voices contributes to larger systems of harm, including our political landscape.
- What it means to face hard truths, hold grief, and still fight for a better future.
This episode is a heartfelt call to action: to honor survivors, to trust their stories, and to build a culture that values truth and justice over harm and exploitation.
This Week’s Pop Culture Homework
Watch Anatomy of Lies and reflect on its implications for how survivor stories are treated in media, workplaces, and our larger culture.
Subscribe and listen everywhere you get your podcasts. Come for the pop culture. Stay for the abolition.
To learn more, visit: www.popagandapod.com
Leave a 5-star review for The Popaganda Podcast, and we might feature it in an upcoming episode!
You can also send us love or suggest show topics by emailing us at: [email protected].
Sponsored in part by: The Accountable Communities Consortium
Access: Transcript now available on Apple Podcasts
Content Warning:
The Popaganda Podcast explores the intersections of transformative justice, prison abolition, and pop culture. In this episode, we discuss themes of trauma exploitation, survivorship, and systemic harm, including references to sexual violence and political violence. While we do not delve into graphic details, we invite you to make choices about what feels right for you.
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By Shannon Perez-Darby & Tashmica TorokOn this episode of The Popaganda Podcast, Tashmica and Shannon talk about the explosive new psychodrama series, Anatomy of Lies, which uncovers the jaw-dropping story of Elisabeth Finch, a Grey’s Anatomy writer who fabricated her life story, exploited the empathy of her colleagues, and used the trauma of others for personal gain. Stories like Finch’s weaponize trust and harm the very communities they pretend to support, creating ripple effects that extend far beyond Hollywood.
But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Using Finch’s story as a starting point, we tackle a deeper, systemic issue: the persistent devaluation of survivor stories in our society. Survivors are the architects of the movements that fight sexual and domestic violence, yet their courage, labor, and wisdom are too often dismissed—whether in the workplace, the media, or at the ballot box. We confront the grief of watching a nation re-elect a known perpetrator of harm and discuss the hard truths about what that says about our collective values.
Listen in as we uncover:
- The harm caused when stories like Finch’s co-opt the experiences of survivors.
- Why survivor stories are foundational to the movement against violence—and why they deserve our respect.
- How society’s dismissal of survivor voices contributes to larger systems of harm, including our political landscape.
- What it means to face hard truths, hold grief, and still fight for a better future.
This episode is a heartfelt call to action: to honor survivors, to trust their stories, and to build a culture that values truth and justice over harm and exploitation.
This Week’s Pop Culture Homework
Watch Anatomy of Lies and reflect on its implications for how survivor stories are treated in media, workplaces, and our larger culture.
Subscribe and listen everywhere you get your podcasts. Come for the pop culture. Stay for the abolition.
To learn more, visit: www.popagandapod.com
Leave a 5-star review for The Popaganda Podcast, and we might feature it in an upcoming episode!
You can also send us love or suggest show topics by emailing us at: [email protected].
Sponsored in part by: The Accountable Communities Consortium
Access: Transcript now available on Apple Podcasts
Content Warning:
The Popaganda Podcast explores the intersections of transformative justice, prison abolition, and pop culture. In this episode, we discuss themes of trauma exploitation, survivorship, and systemic harm, including references to sexual violence and political violence. While we do not delve into graphic details, we invite you to make choices about what feels right for you.