The Paradoxes of Gossip – ABC Radio National

Sex, scandal, money and misdeeds. All elements of good gossip.

So why do we love the gossip, but not the gossiper?

And why are we invested in the secrets of celebrities, even though they’re strangers?

Guests:
Dr Kim Peters
Social Psychologist
Professor in Human Resource Management,
University of Exeter
Honorary Associate Professor,
University of Queensland

Megan Pustetto
Host of the So Dramatic! podcast

Producer:
Rose Kerr

Sound engineer:
Isabella Tropiano