About this episode
In our inaugural Viral Article Hall of Fame episode, Chelsea welcomes "Text Me Back!" hosts Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays to dig into one of the wildest viral articles of all time: Vanity Fair’s How Sarma Melngailis, Queen of Vegan Cuisine, Became a Runaway Fugitive. They recap the story that inspired the Netflix doc "Bad Vegan," unpack revelations from Sarma’s self-published memoir, and explain how Alec Baldwin is somehow involved. Plus: clapbacks at body-shamers and the infamous pizza order that led to Sarma’s arrest.
A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse, abortion, and body image. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.
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Show Notes:
Pre-Order Lindy’s new book “Adult Braces”
How Sarma Melngailis, Queen of Vegan Cuisine, Became a Runaway Fugitive (Vanity Fair)
Bad Vegan (Netflix)
Bad Vegan, Part Two? (Grub Street)
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