ICYMI | TwitchCon’s Sexual Harassment Problem

About this episode

The episode discusses the sexual harassment incident involving streamer Emiru at TwitchCon and the broader implications for female streamers' safety at the event.

On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by writer and streamer Laura Kate Dale to talk about what happened to Emiru at this year’s TwitchCon. The streamer was assaulted during a meet-and-greet, after a number of female streamers had already dropped out of the convention in fear for their safety. What is it about TwitchCon that makes creators feel unsafe, and why are female streamers, in particular, still paying the price? Get more of ICYMI with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of ICYMI and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the ICYMI show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/icymiplus for access wherever you listen. This podcast is produced by Daisy Rosario, Vic Whitley-Berry, and Kate Lindsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Laura Kate Dale

Topics covered

• TwitchCon
• sexual harassment
• female streamers
• safety
• gaming culture

Keywords

• assault
• meet-and-greet
• female creators
• Twitch

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