The Importance of Authenticity in Rap

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In terms of works of art that get a lot of liberal criticism for their immorality, there's certain shows or movies that seem to get a free pass. So like we've talked about South Park forever as an example of this, but then also Veep. Oh man, yeah, I was just watching this season and boy, they're hilarious and goddamn it, if they can't get away with jokes, that I would never, ever think anybody could get away with. Yeah, just the most offensive, most reprehensible there. And for some reason, nobody cares about, maybe just cause it's so unbelievably funny.

As parents we like to think we have an impact on our children - their future, their happiness, the kinds of people they turn out to be. But are we deluded? Dave and Tamler are joined by empathy's kryponite, the great Paul Bloom, to talk about Judith Rich Harris's view that parents matter a lot less than you might think (while genes and peer groups matter a lot more than you might think) .

Plus, what the connection between art and morality? Should we support "cancel culture"? Is it wrong to play Michael Jackson's P.Y.T. (spell it out) on the radio? What about the Jackson 5? And what about art that is itself immoral? You're not gonna believe this but Louis CK gets mentioned.

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Special Guest: Paul Bloom.

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