Technology is advancing at a speed that’s hard to keep up with—from AI writing articles to robots making their way into our homes. But what does it really mean for us? Jobs, creativity, control… the future might not look how we expected.

In this episode of Even Line, Chase unpacks the rapid rise of AI, the industries it’s disrupting, and why it’s worth paying attention to—whether we’re worried about killer robots or something even bigger.

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What happens when a fearless reporter pretends she’s lost her mind—on purpose? Step into the nightmarish world of Nellie Bly as she infiltrates a 19th-century mental institution to expose brutal conditions, rancid meals, and abusive staff. In this startling episode, we peel back the layers of Bly’s risky gamble, revealing how her shocking discoveries rocked the system and changed mental health care forever. If you’re ready for chills, jaw-dropping revelations, and a true account that reads like a horror story, hit play now and uncover the explosive truth behind ‘Ten Days in a Mad-House.’

Every generation thinks this is the moment pop culture goes too far. From Elvis’s hip-shaking to Madonna’s boundary-pushing performances, from Marilyn Manson’s media-fueled controversies to Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress—music has always been at the center of moral outrage.

In this episode of Even Line, we break down the biggest moral panics in pop music history, from the 1950s to today. Why do artists keep sparking outrage? Who fuels these panics? And why does society always seem to move on?

🎤 Topics Covered:

• The 1950s Elvis Presley scandal & why his hip movements were seen as a threat to American values

• The Satanic Panic & the PMRC’s Filthy Fifteen – when rock music was accused of corrupting the youth

• Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, & modern outrage cycles – why pop stars continue to push boundaries

• Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, & today’s controversies – how social media accelerates moral panics

📢 Join the Conversation! What’s the most ridiculous music-related moral panic you remember? Find @EvenLinePod on TikTok or drop a comment on Instagram! Episode sources:

Below is a concise list of sources you can include in your show notes:

1. Cohen, Stanley

Folk Devils and Moral Panics (1972) – Seminal sociological work on how moral panics arise.

2. Florida NewsLine (Scott A. Grant)

“Elvis ‘the Pelvis’ comes to Jacksonville” – Article detailing Elvis’s 1956 Jacksonville performance and its controversy.

3. Newsweek

“An Oral History: Tipper Gore’s War on Explicit Rock Lyrics” (2015) – Examination of the PMRC, the “Filthy Fifteen,” and the 1985 Senate hearings.

4. U.S. Senate Recordings/Transcripts (1985)

Testimony from musicians Dee Snider, Frank Zappa, and John Denver during hearings on rock music lyrics.

5. MTV Video Music Awards Archives

Coverage of Lady Gaga’s 2010 meat dress appearance and Miley Cyrus’s 2013 performance.

6. Rolling Stone

Articles documenting key pop culture controversies, including the PMRC era and modern-day moral panics.

7. BBC Culture / The Guardian

Various pieces analyzing moral panics and controversies surrounding artists like Lil Nas X and Doja Cat.