Topic: Villainization

2 chapters across the catalog

Trusted Flaggers
Episode 1445 2:08:41 - 2:10:20

1445: Trusted Flaggers

Anthony Fauci, Third Person Rhetoric, Public Image

Dr. Anthony Fauci is criticized for speaking about himself in the third person during interviews regarding his public image. He claims that political elements have chosen to "villainize" him as a symbol of everything wrong with the world, despite his self-described role as a protector of public health.

Truth Tell
Episode 1090 1:14:19 - 1:16:58

1090: Truth Tell

Global News Briefs, Gender Labels and Scarred Villains

Australia has proposed 33 different gender labels for official government paperwork to increase inclusivity. Meanwhile, the British Film Institute (BFI) announced it will no longer fund films that feature villains with scarred faces, citing the negative impact on people with facial disfigurements. The hosts list famous scarred villains like Blofeld and Scar from The Lion King as examples of the trope.