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Friday, November 21 2014

  • Hijacked Narratives, Coates on Cosby, George Takei and More November 21, 2014

    How media narratives have irreversible&nbsp;effects, a prominent journalist describes&nbsp;his&nbsp;editorial regret regarding the Bill Cosby rape allegations, and a conversation with George Takei. (episode)

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    • Cosby Coverage November 21, 2014

      Bob talks with The Atlantic's Ta-Nehisi Coates about a 2008 magazine piece&nbsp;he wrote about Bill Cosby.&nbsp;

    • The Story Behind "The Dingo Ate My Baby" November 21, 2014

      In 1982, Lindy Chamberlain was falsely convicted of murdering her 9 week old infant daughter, and&nbsp;her cry for help&nbsp;became&nbsp;a global punch line.&nbsp;

    • The Mysterious Rehana November 21, 2014

      Bob talks with Emergent's Craig Silverman about 'Rehana' - a mysterious Kurdish volunteer fighter who became the propaganda object of&nbsp;both ISIS and its enemies.&nbsp;

    • Her Name is Rehtaeh Parsons November 21, 2014

      Rehtaeh Parsons's name became synonymous in Canada with online sexual cyber-bullying&nbsp;after her suicide following two years of torment. But now, saying her name is illegal.

    • A Conversation with George Takei November 21, 2014

      Bob speaks to Star Trek icon turned multimedia phenomenon George Takei.