About this episode

MJ Corey joins Traci Thomas to discuss her book on the Kardashians and their impact on media and celebrity culture.

Today on The Stacks, we’re joined by writer, psychotherapist, podcast host, and creator of The Kardashian Kolloquium , MJ Corey, to discuss her debut book, Dekonstructing the Kardashians: A New Media Manifesto . In this book, MJ uses the rise of the Kardashians to analyze the evolution of media and celebrity culture in the internet age. We talk about how MJ began studying the Kardashians through a postmodern lens, whether the family shapes or responds to trends, and the factors that make an American icon. The Stacks Book Club pick for May is Lonely Crowds by Stephanie Wambugu. We’ll be discussing the book with Chanda Prescod-Weinstein on Wednesday, May 27. You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks website:  https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2026/5/13/ep-424-mj-corey Connect with MJ : Website | Instagram | Substack | TikTok Connect with The Stacks: Instagram | Threads | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | Youtube | Subscribe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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