Satanic Panic & The Dangers of Cultural Hysteria

Satanic Panic led to accusations that the Smurfs were members of the undead, McDonald's was donating profits to the Church of Satan, and rock musicians were hiding demonic messages on their records. And while many of the stories seem laughable today, Satanic Panic also had very real, tragic consequences.

Erin dives into this mass cultural hysteria on this episode of Throwback.

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