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Aug 2020
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From W.A.S.P. to "WAP" – The Weird Histo...

Rolling Stone
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We discuss how the conservative freakout over Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's new song is just the latest in a long series of lyrical controversies, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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