The podcast's reporting on sexual misconduct in addiction treatment facilities is a central topic, motivating the proposed legislation and prompting the defamation lawsuit against the podcast team.
The podcast episodes discuss various aspects of sexual misconduct, including allegations against prominent individuals, the pervasive issues in specific industries such as addiction treatment and beauty pageants, and the broader societal challenges of reporting, accountability, and systemic change.
For example, episode 40344 explores the downfall of a prominent antitrust scholar due to accusations of sexual misconduct, while episode 21310 addresses the media coverage of the Stormy Daniels testimony regarding her alleged sexual encounter with former President Donald Trump.
The podcast series The 13th Step delves deeply into the widespread problem of sexual misconduct in the addiction treatment industry, prompting legislative responses and legal action.
The episode 47766 from the Rotten Mango podcast explores the dark side of the pageant industry, including allegations of sexual assault and abuse of power by the Miss USA organization.