Too Big to Fail

The biggest podcaster in America constantly contradicts himself. Will it ever cost him his audience?

What if, no matter what you said, you benefited from unconditional loyalty? Your worldview could be inconsistent and hypocritical. Your choice of words could be flippant, even cruel, and people would still clamor for your insights on everything from domestic life to national politics.

Opheli Garcia Lawler is a journalist with bylines at Vulture, Eater, The Cut, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and more. Over her decade in media, she has covered culture, politics, and travel.