The Tangled Tale of the Tate Brothers and the Trumps
3 August - 39 minsWarning: This episode contains strong language.
Over the past decade, the Tate brothers have built a global empire around pornography, hypermasculinity and overt misogyny. At the same time, they have been repeatedly accused of assaulting and trafficking women.
A Times investigation found that as their legal troubles mounted, the Tates found powerful allies in the Trump family and administration.
Megan Twohey, who has been covering the story, explains just how important those alliances became and why they are now starting to unravel.
Guest: Megan Twohey, an investigative reporter for The New York Times.
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How a manosphere star accused of rape and trafficking was free...
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