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Sarah Ferris on True Crime and Advocacy
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In recent years, the true crime genre has surged in popularity, captivating audiences with its intricate narratives and real-life mysteries. However, this rise in interest brings a critical responsibility: the need for ethical storytelling that prioritizes education and advocacy over exploitation. This podcast episode highlights several key aspects of why ethical true crime storytelling is essential.
One of the primary goals of ethical true crime storytelling is to educate the audience. Sarah Ferris, the guest on the podcast, emphasizes that her media company, Sarah Ferris Media, operates under the tagline "media with purpose." This reflects a commitment to ensuring that every story told serves a greater purpose—specifically, to make listeners wiser and more informed.
For instance, in her podcast "Conning the Con," Ferris and her sister Emma aimed to educate listeners about the red flags of con artists, sharing insights from psychologists and experts. By doing so, they recounted their personal experience with fraud and provided valuable information that could help others avoid similar pitfalls. This approach transforms a personal narrative into a broader lesson, empowering listeners to recognize and respond to potential threats in their own lives.
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374 episodi
Manage episode 443435603 series 2402549
In recent years, the true crime genre has surged in popularity, captivating audiences with its intricate narratives and real-life mysteries. However, this rise in interest brings a critical responsibility: the need for ethical storytelling that prioritizes education and advocacy over exploitation. This podcast episode highlights several key aspects of why ethical true crime storytelling is essential.
One of the primary goals of ethical true crime storytelling is to educate the audience. Sarah Ferris, the guest on the podcast, emphasizes that her media company, Sarah Ferris Media, operates under the tagline "media with purpose." This reflects a commitment to ensuring that every story told serves a greater purpose—specifically, to make listeners wiser and more informed.
For instance, in her podcast "Conning the Con," Ferris and her sister Emma aimed to educate listeners about the red flags of con artists, sharing insights from psychologists and experts. By doing so, they recounted their personal experience with fraud and provided valuable information that could help others avoid similar pitfalls. This approach transforms a personal narrative into a broader lesson, empowering listeners to recognize and respond to potential threats in their own lives.
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