By Tony Russo

By Tony Russo

Share this post

By Tony Russo
By Tony Russo
Should you give a maniac a microhone?

Should you give a maniac a microhone?

Tony Russo's avatar
Tony Russo
May 14, 2023
∙ Paid

Share this post

By Tony Russo
By Tony Russo
Should you give a maniac a microhone?
Share

I’ve been toying with the idea of starting a podcast called “Maniacs with Microphones.” The phrase is at the heart of what I try to do in my writing about cults and religious scammers. It comes from an ethical question about how responsible it is to give a maniac a microphone.

It was an issue with Sherry Shriner. If you don’t want to spread someone’s coc…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to By Tony Russo to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Anthony Russo
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share