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Topic: Small-town culture

Small-town culture reflects the unique identity, dynamics, and challenges of close-knit communities in rural or suburban areas.

More on: Small-town culture

The podcast episodes explore how small-town culture can shape and influence the experiences of the people living in these communities.

For example, the Circleville Letters episode examines how an anonymous letter-writing campaign terrorized the residents of the small town of Circleville, Ohio, highlighting the insular nature and power dynamics within the community.

Similarly, the Flightless Bird: Roswell episode delves into how the town of Roswell, New Mexico has embraced its quirky reputation as a UFO hotspot, showcasing how small towns can find unique ways to sustain themselves economically and culturally.

The #201- High School Basement Torture - Gang Assault of Disabled Student and #200: 13 Popular High School Football Players Gang Raped Their Disabled Classmate - "The Princes of Glen Ridge" episodes explore how the insular culture and prioritization of sports and popularity in affluent small towns like Glen Ridge, New Jersey can enable and protect toxic behaviors, even in the face of horrific crimes.

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