Bhakti, Suchitra and Madhuri tackle celebrity activism and activist celebrities: who gets heard, who gets shut down, whether it works, what are its limits and what we need to demand from our celebrities. Can they move the needle on important causes? Or are they too deeply entrenched in the capitalist ruling class?
Ep 28. On Media Gaslighting: When Celebrities Become Activists, When Activists Become Celebrities
Feb 22, 2026
It's Not You, It's The Media
It's Not You, It's The Media! unpacks the ways that the media manipulates narratives and makes you question your reality. You're being gaslighted. This podcast eviscerates the propaganda, sets the record straight and offers moral clarity.
It's Not You, It's The Media! unpacks the ways that the media manipulates narratives and makes you question your reality. You're being gaslighted. This podcast eviscerates the propaganda, sets the record straight and offers moral clarity.
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