Ep. 386 - The R-Word Returns!
From Fact Check This Podcast by Justin Campbell
January 30, 2026 · 1h 8m · Season 7 · Episode 2
About this episode
The episode discusses the resurgence of the R-Word and its implications in today's society.
After years of SJWs trying to turn the word in to a slur and make sure anyone who called someone else a "retard" was ostracized from polite society, now the worm has turned and we're back baby! Bring back the 90's when we could call everyone all the slurs we wanted. History of the R-Word, MAGA's Favorite Slur The ‘R-Word’ Returns, Dismaying Those Who Fought to Oust It - The New York Times
People in this episode
Host: Justin Campbell
Topics covered
- R-Word
- slurs
- political correctness
- 90's culture
- social justice
Keywords
- R-Word
- slurs
- political correctness
- social justice warriors
- 90's culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The New York Times
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