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Unwell Network Faces Toxic Culture Amid High Turnover

4/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bloomberg reports a toxic work environment at Unwell Network.
Matt Kaplan has berated staff and threatened their careers, contributing to high turnover.
During productions, crew members threatened to quit on the Unwell Winter Games set, where a veteran crew member cried.
Alex Cooper (co-founder of Unwell) and Matt Kaplan co-founded Unwell in 2023, with Cooper hosting Call Her Daddy and Kaplan running daily operations.

History

Historical Context

In 2018, the #MeToo movement sparked significant changes in workplace culture, highlighting issues of harassment and toxic environments. Allegations against media figures like Harvey Weinstein led to increased scrutiny of corporate practices. In 2023, the Unwell Network faced similar accusations, with a reported 50% turnover rate attributed to a toxic work culture, underscoring the ongoing need for accountability in creative industries.

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Story summary

Bloomberg reports a toxic work environment at Unwell Network.
Matt Kaplan has berated staff and threatened their careers, contributing to high turnover.
During productions, crew members threatened to quit on the Unwell Winter Games set, where a veteran crew member cried.
Alex Cooper (co-founder of Unwell) and Matt Kaplan co-founded Unwell in 2023, with Cooper hosting Call Her Daddy and Kaplan running daily operations.

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