A Vox reader asks: What exactly are parasocial relationships and why are they so prevalent now? Here’s a hypothetical scenario: You hear your favorite podcasters every day. You know their voices by heart. They’re chatty and relatable, and they casually reveal all the details of their lives — and what they don’t say on the […]| Vox
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