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Liel Liebovitz discusses allegations against Graham Platner and the impact of politics on culture in America, along with reflections on public health during COVID.

Tablet Magazine's Liel Liebovitz joins us to discuss the newest allegations against Graham Platner published by the New York Times and the paper's misconduct in handling the story, and how politics supplanting culture in America has led to the current state. Plus, a look back at the worst moments for public health officials during COVID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Guest: Liel Liebovitz

Topics covered

• allegations
• media misconduct
• politics and culture
• public health
• COVID-19

Keywords

• Graham Platner
• Liel Liebovitz
• New York Times
• media
• public health
• COVID-19
• politics
• culture

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Organizations: New York Times, Tablet Magazine

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