Back to Bonanza: A ‘Kid Nation’ Special

Back to Bonanza: A ‘Kid Nation’ Special

By Jezebel

It’s been 11 years since the premiere of controversial reality show Kid Nation, in which 40 children lived in a New Mexico “ghost town” in a society built and run by kids. But what was it really like participating in this wacky social experiment? How much were the kids directed, manipulated... and exploited? We talk to former citizens and leaders of Kid Nation, Mike Klinge and Michael Thot, about their experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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