Sp Ep 1 - Tavis Not So Smiley

Sp Ep 1 - Tavis Not So Smiley

Author: Hostile Work Environment March 11, 2020 Duration: 8:09

The verdict is in on Tavis Smiley! Mr. Smiley was suspended and fired in 2017 as a former PBS host at the height of #MeToo, accused of having sexual relations -- some consensual, some not -- with co-workers, including subordinates. He sued PBS, who counter-sued based on a morals clause in his contract. In their first special episode, Marc and Kate discuss the case and the jury verdict that came down in early March 2020.

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Ever had a truly bizarre day at the office? The kind you can’t wait to tell someone about, but you know HR would never understand? That’s the territory explored in Hostile Work Environment. This isn’t a dry lecture on policy manuals. Instead, it’s a raw, often hilarious, and deeply relatable look at the absurd theater of modern employment. Hosts Marc and Dennis dive headfirst into the stories we all collect but rarely share openly-the passive-aggressive emails, the baffling management directives, the coworker who defies all logic. They dissect the unspoken rules and cultural quirks that shape our daily grind, asking the questions everyone thinks but is too cautious to voice. By blending personal anecdotes with a sharp, comedic lens, they transform universal workplace frustrations into cathartic conversation. You’ll find yourself nodding along, laughing in recognition, and maybe feeling a little less alone in your own professional struggles. Tune in for a weekly dose of solidarity and humor that reframes the daily slog through corporate life. It’s the podcast that gets it, because we’ve all been there, surviving one hostile environment at a time.
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