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Don't be scared: Being afraid is outright fun, and maybe useful
NPRSunday, October 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Listeners of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday may already know that host Ayesha Rascoe loves horror. But why do scream queens (and kings) like her like what's frightening?
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- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Listeners of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday may already know that host Ayesha Rascoe loves horror. But why do scream queens (and kings) like her like what's frightening? Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Don and Being.
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What happened
Listeners of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday may already know that host Ayesha Rascoe loves horror. But why do scream queens (and kings) like her like what's frightening?
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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NPR published: Don't be scared: Being afraid is outright fun, and maybe useful
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Don and Being.
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