Society & Culture · Azadeh Ghafari
by Azadeh Ghafari
Grifty is a late-stage capitalism podcast by and about false idols. Hosted by Azadeh Ghafari, Aaron McCall, Dr. Inna Kanevsky, and Julian Walker, Grifty dives into the strange, seductive overlap of politics, media, pop psychology, conspiracy culture, technology, celebrity, branding, and disinformation. We unpack how charismatic personalities, political movements, corporations, influencers, and institutions hijack the language of truth, freedom, justice, identity, and community to build audiences, sell certainty, and gain power. What starts as culture becomes content. What starts as belonging becomes a business model. And eventually, everything becomes something to monetize. Welcome to Grifty: a little snarky, a little scholarly, deeply historical, definitely political, and always asking the bigger questions. Follow us on all socials @Griftypod Join us on Substack for exclusive content & show notes: https://griftypodcast.substack.com/ For more info: www.grifty.org Email us: griftypod@gmail.com HOSTS Azadeh Ghafari @the.wellness.therapist Julian Walker @realityandmeaning Aaron McCall @mrneuropolitan Dr. Inna Kanevsky @_dr_inna
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I avoid a lot of podcasts because a lot of uneducated people have a lot to say and I don’t care to listen to them if they don’t fact check or cite their sources. Not the grifty squad; grifty helps me critically think about things in ways i’d have to pay for a graduate school degree or education to learn. I appreciate how diverse the team and guests are, they really walk the talk in their work. thank you for all you do Grifty squad!!
This podcast keeps me sane these days. Really appreciate the nuanced takes and variety of voices adding context to the current moment. Thank you, Azi!
The one thing that Graudate School has taught me is “Critical Thinking” and “hearing all sides and facts” before making your own individual conclusion, and this is what this podcast embodies. Critical Thinking: knowing all sides and facts, rather than following the masses. Azi does an excellent job of just that… and of course it may offend those who just want to blindly follow the masses rather than critically thinking, doing their own research to fully comprehend and understand a matter. A must listen! Thank you for this amazing podcast!
Azi is thorough on research and dedicated to presenting information that is honest, ethical, and helpful!
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