24 May 2013

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Critic Proof

Alyssa Rosenberg (Think Progress, The Atlantic, The XX Factor) and Michael C. Moynihan (The Daily Beast)

On Critic Proof, Alyssa talks to Michael about race on television. Michael discovers that HBO's Girls isn't just for girls, and Alyssa argues that Lena Dunham's not racist, but her show's first season had a race problem. Alyssa argues that better racial portrayals would lead to TV that is more interesting, and Michael is skeptical that writers should worry about their audience's self-esteem. Is shallow criticism trivializing the charge of racism? In closing, Michael and Alyssa applaud Donald Glover's appearance on Girls as a black Republican.

Recorded: Jan 31   Posted: Feb 3, 2013
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Critic Proof | Feb 3, 2013 | Alyssa Rosenberg & Michael C. Moynihan

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Nawaz Sharif 3.0

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Is eating organic food conservative?

Bill Scher and Matt Lewis consider. Plus: The politics of scandal.   Play entire video

Growing up fundamentalist

Sarah Posner and Sigal Samuel reflect on the complex choices facing Orthodox Jewish women in secular society. Plus: Fighting for the right to pray.   Play entire video

Is there a democratic rollback in Latin America?

Rob Farley and Colin Snider consider. Plus: A remarkable conviction in Guatemala.   Play entire video