Every so often, Congress holds a hearing on the perils of pop culture. The “peril” has evolved from comic books, to rock and hip hop music, to violence in video games, but the proceedings follow a script.
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When Politicians Blame Bad Behavior on Pop Culture
Producer: Joshua Fisher
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