EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 28 MIN
When Entertainment Meets Social Justice: 1000 Seconds with Lauren Dolgen
from 1000 Seconds with Forrest Alton · host 1000 Feathers
In Episode 7, "When Entertainment Meets Social Justice," Forrest sits down with executive producer and show creator, Lauren Dolgen. She's responsible for many of the reality TV hits you know and love: 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom, Ridiculousness, Jackass, Punk’d... The first question, Forrest always asks his guests before starting the clock is: do you remember how we first met? 🤔Without spoiling too much of Lauren’s answer of how a consultant in Memphis and a show developer in LA's paths crossed... it was on the board of Power to Decide. Lauren’s work with #16andPregnant, without meaning to, had a tangible impact on reducing teen pregnancy rates nationwide. This has translated into discovering her superpower of combining comedy, drama, and social justice. 💪🏻Her work strikes the balance of delivering entertaining stories whilst also having the ability to make a real difference. 🎯 Tune in to find out how she does it. 🎯 Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe to keep updated on Season Two of 1000 Seconds! ⏱ Learn more about Forrest's work at https://www.1000feathers.com/.
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In Episode 7, "When Entertainment Meets Social Justice," Forrest sits down with executive producer and show creator, Lauren Dolgen. She's responsible for many of the reality TV hits you know and love: 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom, Ridiculousness, Jackass, Punk’d... The first question, Forrest always asks his guests before starting the clock is: do you remember how we first met? 🤔 Without spoiling too much of Lauren’s answer of how a consultant in Memphis and a show developer in LA's paths cro...
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