Why Friday the 13th gets people spooked
Linda Chen
Linda Chen
Reporter · Youngstown, OH
Linda Chen is an Ohio native with a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Akron. She has spent the last five years covering community issues for a variety of local outlets, including NPR’s Ohio affiliate. Linda is dedicated to highlighting the stories of everyday people and the efforts of local organizations.
More from Linda →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM · 1 min read
Psychologists say people are uneasy because history, culture and media have all linked Friday the 13th to bad luck.