Unpacking the numerous systemic issues with the Troubled Teen Industry, the controversial network of for-profit, youth treatment centers such as boot camps, wilderness programs and boarding schools with the author of The Elissas: Three Girls, One Fate, and the Deadly Secrets of Suburbia, Samantha Leach. 

Sam shares her reporting, lived experience, and personal insights, in a rich discussion of the lingering effects of Y2K celeb culture's toxic influence on young women, the power of shame, and how names like Paris Hilton and Bhad Bhabie play into all of this.

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Polarizing personality Tana Mongeau (Cancelled) stops by to speak about the millions she’s made on OnlyFans (and the critics), privacy concerns, her very public relationships (Bella Thorne, Jake Paul), and whatever is it that is going on with her and Miss Brazil, Duda Castro. Plus, how not monetizing photos of your feet is leaving money on the table.

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Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of sensitive subject matter. Discretion is advised.

In the July edition of my monthly AMA ep, I take questions on Monica Lewinsky, the white party, and eating disorders.  Submit your questions and comments at HighLow.fm, 42-HIGH-LOW-4 or using the hashtag #HighLow.

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Actor and singer-songwriter Troye Sivan drops by to address the reception to his new video for “Rush,”  criticism, sex and dating, and sets the record straight when it comes to his sexual preferences.

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Exploring the fascinating true crime story behind how the abortion pill became legal in the U.S. with investigative reporter and host of Cover Up: The Pill Plot, TJ Raphael.

You can listen to Cover Up: The Pill Plot now here.

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Anitta stops by to talk about her rise from the favelas of Rio to world famous. The unofficial Baile Funk and Brazilian ambassador speaks about her witchy ways, the power of manifestation, and faking it till you make it.

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By popular demand, here are some never-before-heard clips from my conversation with Esther Perel that were simply too good to leave on the cutting room floor. Click play to hear Esther’s thought-provoking insights on: jealousy, gender roles, and her own relationship.

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Psychotherapist, author and podcaster Esther Perel joins me to talk all about power and desire, pornography and relationships, infidelity, and the reasons why we cheat. Plus, she breaks down some of the biggest shifts she’s seen over the last four decades of her couples therapy practice.

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I delve into the world of gender and drag performance and beauty pageants with Professor Laurie Greene,  author of Drag and Beauty Pageants: Performing Femininity in the World’s Playground. We chat about playing into as well as subverting gender norms, camp sensibilities, and the politics of the Miss America pageant.

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