Problematic Favorites: Separating the Art from the Artist
When an artist you’ve admired becomes a problem and reveals their faults, can you separate the art from them as a person? Can you laugh at jokes from a comedian who assaults women? Can you listen to music of someone who stands up for bigotry?
On this episode, Dan and Kim explore some of their "‘problematic favorites’ and ask if it’s okay to like art from a not-so-great artist.
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