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Apr 2021
10m 57s

The Politics of Cancel Culture

CNN
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Cancel culture is a phrase you hear everywhere these days, whether it's over Dr. Seuss or Major League Baseball. But what exactly is cancel culture? Today, National Political Writer Brandon Tensley explains the politics behind the term, why Republicans have adopted the phrase as a talking point, and what’s actually at the heart of the culture wars. To learn ... Show More
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