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Season 1

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Where to Watch Follow This • Season 1

20 Episodes

The Internet Whisperers
E1
The Internet WhisperersFollow This looks into ASMR or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response where auditory stimulus causes a pleasant physical sensation. The phenomena has started an unconventional trend on video websites where creators offer all sorts of unusual sounds. ASMR video now number in the millions online.
Black Survivalists
E2
Black SurvivalistsBim Adewunmi reaches beyond the stereotypes of doomsday preppers to interview black survivalists who train people of color to prepare for disasters.
Intersex
E3
IntersexJuliane Löffler speaks with the intersex community in Germany about their new legal recognition and a possible ban on gender surgeries for children.
Men's Rights
E4
Men's RightsScaachi Koul takes a look at the toxic world of "men's rights activists" along with initiatives that support men without turning the blame on women
Life Support
E5
Life SupportAs the opioid crisis intensifies, Azeen Ghorayshi explores safe injection sites, heroin users' perspectives on them and Seattle's push to open one.
Whores Day
E6
Whores DayJohn Stanton explores how legislation created to protect sex trafficking survivors has impacted the safety of another vulnerable group -- sex workers.
The Future of Fakes
E7
The Future of FakesCharlie Warzel reveals how increasingly sophisticated technological wizardry can blur reality and fiction -- and could fuel the misinformation crisis.
Tech Addict
E8
Tech AddictWhen does too much technology become dangerous? Charlie Warzel visits a tech addiction rehab center and thinks critically on how we spend our time.
Teen Boss
E9
Teen BossThe billion-dollar teen influencer industry is skyrocketing, but at what cost to the teen stars? Scaachi Koul talks to influencers, parents and more.
Bollywood Beauty
E10
Bollywood BeautyRega Jha reports on India's increasingly rigid beauty standards, the influence of Bollywood and the stigma associated with plastic surgery.
Amish Romance
E11
Amish RomanceAmish romance novels have become increasingly popular among Christian women, but how authentic are they? Bim Adewunmi investigates.
Whose Embryos?
E12
Whose Embryos?Azeen Ghorayshi takes a look at the complicated court cases and ethical quandaries surrounding in vitro fertilization and frozen embryos in the U.S.
A Deadly Prank
E13
A Deadly PrankSwatting, a type of prank that sends police on an armed raid, can turn fatal. Ahmed Ali Akbar talks to a serial swatter, a victim's family and others.
Rehab Tourism
E14
Rehab TourismAmericans suffering from opioid addiction are seeking recovery across the border. John Stanton looks at two controversial treatment centers in Mexico.
Scooter Wars
E15
Scooter WarsAre scooters a dangerous nuisance or environmentally friendly transportation? Or both? Charlie Warzel zips through the pros and cons of this debate.
Cover-up Couture
E16
Cover-up CoutureIs dressing modestly oppressive or empowering? Bim Adewunmi speaks with designers and influencers about this rapidly growing fashion movement.
Sexbots
E17
SexbotsTo see how sex robots could impact women, Scaachi Koul looks into simulated companions and speaks with a sex-tech CEO, a customer, and therapists.
Superbug Snipers
E18
Superbug SnipersAs superbugs increase and some antibiotics fail, Azeen Ghorayshi looks at phage therapy, an obscure treatment that can fight bacterial infections.
India's Utopia
E19
India's UtopiaRega Jha explores Auroville, an eco-conscious, spiritual city in India, speaking with residents about how they created their own version of utopia.
Gánster Rap
E20
Gánster RapMembers of MS-13 use hip-hop to incite fear, recruit and communicate. John Stanton interviews former and current street gang members to learn more.