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Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
Episode: Tree Burglary, Polka King, & Real-life Betty Boop
Description: Sarah has a dilemma involving a tree, & Susie wants her to steal it. Hear about a documentary that gave Susie hope, & another one that made her miss Pennsylvania Polka. We debate whether a professor should be punished for accidentally using a slur. Find out why Betty Boop is the most famous example of cultural appropriation. We learn the origins of Monopoly, & we decide it should be mandatory to play before marriage. Hear the linguistic evolution of Taylor Swift & why Susie is mad at airlines.Listen to more podcasts like this:Â https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this w...