In the first of two parts, the New York Times reporter Jonah Bromwich explains the origins of cancel culture and why it’s a 2020 election story worth paying attention to.
Guest: Jonah Engel Bromwich, who writes for the Styles section of The New York Times
For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily
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