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Podcast: The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast
Episode: People Who Gossip
Description: Original Air Date: 9-22-1986Guests open up about their struggles with gossip—some admit to being obsessive gossips themselves, while others share how damaging rumors have upended their lives. The episode explores the emotional toll and social consequences of spreading and being the subject of gossip. Through candid conversations, Oprah sheds light on the power of words and the importance of empathy.