Defund Karen
On the insults, acronyms, and sloganeering of America’s racial reckoning.
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Episode Notes
Certain words, phrases, and even acronyms have become especially prominent in the current conversation around racial justice and police brutality. You may have noticed, for example, that both BIPOC and defund have gained currency. Meanwhile, Karen has emerged as a pejorative moniker for an unwoke, middle-aged white lady who wants very much to speak to the manager. John has thoughts about all of them.
Podcast production by Mike Vuolo.
