27. Janet Jackson

This week we will discuss the iconic singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer: Janet Jackson. We cover her early career, the steps she took to establish control and an independent career, the struggles she faced, and the scandals she has endured. Then we dig into some of the truths behind her experiences including her relationships with family members, being a Jackson and dealing with the tabloids, and the realities of that infamous Super Bowl performance. Finally, we wrap up with Jackson’s legacy, the awards she has received, the humanitarian work she has been involved in, and the female empowerment she encourages. 

Trigger warnings: brief mentions of family violence, death, child molestation

 

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca L. Salois

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Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois

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Sources:

• Janet Jackson the documentary released in 2022 directed by Benjamin Hirsch
• Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson
• “Why 2018 could be the year of Janet Jackson’s very delayed redemption” by Emily Yahr
  
• True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself a memoir by Janet Jackson & David Ritz