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Marc Maron Says Podcasts Have ‘Unleashed a Format That Can Be Used for Dubious Means, Propaganda and Pure Evil’ — And He Partly Blames Himself


Marc Maron says 'WTF' proved podcasts were a 'viable medium' will also giving rise to podcasts who unleash propaganda and pure evil.

However, Maron is aware that means he’s also partly to blame for podcasts ultimately becoming another entertainment avenue that promotes toxicity. “When someone uses their platform for that reason they are facilitating anti-American sentiment and promoting violent autocracy,” he wrote in a blog post shared to social media. While Maron did not call out anyone by name, the post came three days after Rogan released an episode with guest Donald Trump.

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