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May 2023
34m 38s

Oprah Talks To Men Who've Beat Women

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Original Airdate: March 19, 2009

Why do men hit women? Oprah talks to the men who admit they've been abusers, including “The Real World’s” Kevin Powell, who opens up about his own violent past. Then, actress Robin Givens weighs in.

 

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