We’re Taking This “Mormon” Trend Too Far
The article discusses growing concerns about the mainstream popularity of Mormon-themed content, such as 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' and Netflix’s 'Trust Me,' and how this trend may be glossing over the religion's conservative ideologies. Host Kate Lindsay and guest Alyssa Grenfell explore how internet culture, particularly 'MomTok' and lifestyle trends like dirty sodas, contribute to a sanitized portrayal of Mormonism. They caution against allowing pop culture to rebrand potentially problematic aspects of the religion, such as sexism and racism, in a more palatable form.
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ICYMI April 29, 20263:00 AM We’re Taking This “Mormon” Trend Too Far Why are we so obsessed with making Mormons famous? Copy Link Share Share <div class="slate-megaphone__slot"></div> View Transcript Advertisement Listen & Subscribe Choose your preferred player: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Pocket Casts RSS Feed For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. <p class="slate-notification--error podcast-how-to-listen__notification">Please enable javascript to get your Slate Plus feeds.</p> All Slate Plus Podcasts Get Your Slate Plus Podcast If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish setting up your feed. Please enter a valid phone number.
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