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You're Wrong About

Sarah Marshall
Satanic Panic
George Michael
Lawrence V. Texas
Supreme Court
Civil Rights Movement
Mental Health
Black Resistance
Robert Opel
Cattle Mutilation
Amy Winehouse
Britney Spears
Hoax Memoirs
Free Willy
The Exorcist
Social Justice
The Oscars
Women In Sports
Constitution
Pee-Wee Herman
Paul Reubens

Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes345Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

But seriously, who really killed JFK? For part two of the JFK Assassination series, law correspondent Mackenzie Joy Brennan takes Sarah through the conspiracy theories that have surrounded the tragedy to see how the combination of too much informatio... more

Where is Dana Scully when you need her? For the first installment of this two-part episode, legal correspondent Mackenzie Joy Brennan tells Sarah about what happened before, during, and after the moment that John F. Kennedy was shot in that Dallas mo... more

Could there be a little crying in baseball as a treat? Sports correspondent Julie Kliegman is here to tell Sarah about the history of women’s baseball and softball and to finally teach her the rules of the game. From the days when women played alongs... more

Why are there so many songs about rainbows (and what’s on the other side)? A bridge between worlds, a map to a pot of gold, the centerpiece of a Lisa Frank trapper-keeper, and of course, an ever-changing symbol of the LGBTQ+ community, the rainbow ha... more

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Recent Guests

Mackenzie Brennan
Law-talking correspondent with interests in history and ethics of crime
Episode: The JFK Assassination Part 1 with Mackenzie Joy Brennan
Julie Kliegman
Author of Finding Renée Richards, biographer and historian
Author, Finding Renée Richards
Episode: Crying in Baseball with Julie Kliegman
Lulu Miller
Journalist and author; guest discussing rainbows and science
Episode: Rainbows with Lulu Miller
Gabe Henry
Spelling correspondent invited on the show
Episode: The Great American Spelling Bee with Gabe Henry
Chelsey Weber-Smith
Host/Creator of American Hysteria
American Hysteria podcast
Episode: Crop Circles with Chelsey Weber-Smith
Paul Scheer
Guest from Unspooled, actor/comedian and film critic
Unspooled
Episode: The Worst Movie Ever Made? with Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson
Amy Nicholson
Guest from Unspooled, film critic and writer
Unspooled
Episode: The Worst Movie Ever Made? with Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson
Blair Braverman
Noted survivalist and survival correspondent on the show
Episode: The Bluebelle with Blair Braverman
Brianna Bowman
Co-host and contributor to the discussion
Episode: Keiko Part 3 with Brianna Bowman

Host

Sarah Marshall
Host of the show; renowned for rigorous historical analysis and engaging storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 48.9k ratings
  • Really engaging, entertaining and informative

    Sarah, your podcast changed my life for the better! I love your voice, your laughter and the way you host the show! I always learn something new with you and I feel there is still hope for humanity when I listen to your podcast. Thank you so much for existing and making You’re Wrong About. It’s my favorite podcast. ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LadyBite
    Spain2 months ago
  • Episode Upload Error

    Hi Sarah, your Desperation Pie episode actually is using the audio from the Rhinelander episode (if you are not aware already)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Pluto459
    United States2 months ago
  • Love

    I love your housekeeping content! A fresh a fabulous take.👏👏 quick note on the desperation pie episode. Disney world didn’t open until 1971

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Kat art listens
    United States2 months ago
  • A great podcast

    You're wrong about is a wonderful podcast. Along with its “sister” podcast American Hysteria, they teach me a lot about American culture, media, moral panics etc. Sarah and Michael are very thorough and hilarious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hadriana De Madiana
    France2 months ago
  • Stop the giggling!

    Interesting and informative podcast was ruined by hosts’ constant giggling. I won’t listen again

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Linda Woodhead
    United States2 months ago

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Spotify
#4
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#226
United States/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#10
United States/History
Spotify
#22
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#241
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#11
Canada/History

Talking Points

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The JFK Assassination Part 1 with Mackenzie Joy Brennan
Q: What is the Warren Commission and why was it formed?
The Warren Commission was established to investigate the assassination, determine bullet trajectories, assess liability, and restore public confidence; its 1964 report concluded three shots, one missed, and emphasized a thorough, multi-agency, evidence-based process to resolve rampant speculation.
The JFK Assassination Part 1 with Mackenzie Joy Brennan
Q: So what do you know about the assassination and the context that it lives in in your brain?
Mackenzie Brennan outlines the basic scene, the public shock, the open-car parade, and the immediate questions about forensics and leadership that shaped early interpretations, while noting how media and political dynamics amplified competing narratives.
The Bluebelle with Blair Braverman
Q: Terry Jo, what state is she in? What happened?
She is suffering severe dehydration and shock, floating on a cork life raft after her family perished, and she endures multiple days at sea until rescue.
Alice Kyteler and the First Witchcraft Trial in Ireland with Molly Aitken
Q: Tell me about the book and what topics you've been working on previously?
It's about the first woman who was ever accused of witchcraft in Ireland, Alice Kytler.
Dungeons & Dragons & The Satanic Panic with Adrian Daub
Q: What is Dungeons & Dragons?
It's a fantasy role-playing game that allows players to create characters and tell a story collaboratively in a flexible setting, blending tactical combat and storytelling elements.

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What is You're Wrong About about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently reexamines people, events, and cultural moments that have been misperceived or simplified in the public imagination, using careful historical research, thoughtful storytelling, and moments of measured humor. Recent episodes span Ada Blackjack's Arctic expedition, mid-century American food trends, the history of spelling, crop circles, and the ethics of animal rehabilitation, all connected by how narratives are constructed, mythologized, or exploited by media. A notable pattern is collaborations across hosts and guests from diverse fields—history, journalism, science, and pop culture—to unpack complex topics with nuance and empathy, often weaving archival evidence with human-scale storytelling. The program stands out f... more

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1. Mackenzie Brennan
2. Julie Kliegman
3. Lulu Miller
4. Gabe Henry
5. Chelsey Weber-Smith
6. Paul Scheer
7. Amy Nicholson
8. Blair Braverman

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