Why people cheat
May 31, 2026•30 min
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Episode description
Our fears about infidelity reveal a lot about us. And so do our reasons for cheating.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
Jay-Z and Beyonce attend a gala in 2014 in New York. Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage.
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