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#MeToonys: “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” and the Challenge of Making Harassment Hilarious

Ellie Kemper holds the door to her office open with a serious expression on her face
by Marina Watanabe
January 29, 2019 at 11:00am
Kimmy Schmidt’s handling of Titus’ #MeToo storyline feels clumsy.

As a Sexual Assault Survivor, It's Powerful to See Kimmy Schmidt Grapple With PTSD

by Mika Doyle
May 11, 2016 at 8:59am
The comedy “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” takes on a dark topic in its second season: the lingering impact of trauma. Read more »

The Eerie Pop Culture Appeal of Cults

by Andi Zeisler
February 26, 2016 at 3:13pm
Why are we so drawn to these troubling stories?  Read more »

Popaganda Episode: Cults

by Sarah Mirk
February 25, 2016 at 4:14pm
We're exploring the gender dynamics of real-life American cults and the representation of cults in pop culture, from Mad Max to Prophet's Prey. On this show, we talk with author Peggy Riley about the history of cults in America, hear the voices of... Read more »

“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” is Funny, But Has Its Flaws

by Parker Molloy
March 11, 2015 at 3:44pm
On Friday, Netflix released the first season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, a new sitcom that’s the brainchild of Tina Fey and 30 Rock showrunner Robert Carlock. Read more »