You're Wrong About

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

Follow on

Episodes

Is Your House Too Clean? with Sarah Archer

Sarah Marshall and Sarah Archer discuss the history of cleanliness, the rise of "clean talk" on social media, and how anxieties about germs and societal pressures influence our cleaning habits. They delve into historical perspectives on cleanliness, the impact of industrialization, and the psychology behind our relationships with our homes and possessions, questioning whether our obsession with cleanliness is serving us or the other way around.

Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 4 min

Hoax Memoir Spectacular!

This episode delves into the world of hoax memoirs, exploring themes of truth, authenticity, and cultural appropriation in literature. Sarah Marshall and Chelsey Weber-Smith dissect several high-profile cases, including James Frey's "A Million Little Pieces" and "Misha: A Memoir of the Holocaust Years," examining the motivations behind these fabrications and their impact on readers. They also discuss the role of publishers, the allure of survivor narratives, and the fine line between creative license and outright deception.

Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 28 min