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True crime fans interested in online harassment, media ethics, and the intersection of sex work with public shaming; those who enjoyed Jon Ronson's book So You've Been Publicly Shamed.
Verdict: Must listen. Jon Ronson turns the death of an adult film actress into a profound examination of online mob violence — asking who is responsible when a Twitter storm drives someone to their death.
About this podcast
Jon Ronson investigates the 2017 death of adult film actress August Ames — who died by suicide days after being targeted by a social media pile-on over a casting decision — asking where responsibility lies for online mob behaviour that drives real people to real deaths, and exploring the complex industry she inhabited.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Last Days of August?
- True crime fans interested in online harassment, media ethics, and the intersection of sex work with public shaming; those who enjoyed Jon Ronson's book So You've Been Publicly Shamed.
- Is The Last Days of August worth listening to?
- Must listen. Jon Ronson turns the death of an adult film actress into a profound examination of online mob violence — asking who is responsible when a Twitter storm drives someone to their death.
- Where can I listen to The Last Days of August?
- The Last Days of August is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify.
- Where should I start with The Last Days of August?
- Start with: Episode 1 — listen in order
- What format is The Last Days of August?
- Serialized — approximately Multiple episodes; bingeable in one sitting each.
- What type of crime does The Last Days of August cover?
- The Last Days of August covers Murder, Online Harassment, Sexual Abuse.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Thoughtful, morally complex, intimate
- Episode length
- Multiple episodes; bingeable in one sitting
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Best to start
- Episode 1 — listen in order
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