Our Fascination With True Crime, Explained

The transcript explores the enduring fascination with true crime, tracing its roots from historical public hangings to modern media phenomena like podcasts and TV series. It highlights the success of 'Serial' and 'Making a Murderer', and examines the psychological reasons behind the genre's appeal, particularly among women. The discussion also links the rise of binge culture and the pandemic to the growing interest in true crime. Despite concerns, experts believe that crime fascination is a fundamental aspect of human nature.

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