Former NBC producer on silence, shame and finding words after #MeToo

The podcast features an interview with Brooke Nevils, who discusses her new memoir, "Unspeakable Things: Silence, Shame, and the Stories We Choose to Believe," which details her experience of sexual assault by Matt Lauer. Nevils explains why she decided to share her story in her own words, emphasizing the complexities and confusion surrounding sexual assault, the power dynamics involved, and the difficulty in finding the right language to describe such experiences. She addresses Lauer's denial and his characterization of their encounter as an affair, highlighting the distinction between consent and submission in situations where there is a power imbalance. Nevils also reflects on her work as a journalist and how she perpetuated harmful stereotypes about sexual assault victims.