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The Rowling Controversy and the Danger of Social Media Mobs
02:59 - 10:24 (07:25)
The controversy over J.K. Rowling's tweets has led to calls for boycott, burning, and banning of her books. The language of witch hunts has been invoked on all sides, revealing the danger of social media mobs.
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J.K. Rowling's controversial tweets surrounding transgender rights have led to widespread condemnation, including calls for her books to be banned and burned.
02:59 - 07:07 (04:07)
Summary
J.K. Rowling's controversial tweets surrounding transgender rights have led to widespread condemnation, including calls for her books to be banned and burned.
ChapterThe Rowling Controversy and the Danger of Social Media Mobs
EpisodeChapter 1: Plotted In Darkness
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
The Harry Potter series is one of the most beloved book franchises in history, but it has also generated a large number of detractors and controversies due to its author's personal views and some of its themes and content.
07:08 - 08:52 (01:44)
Summary
The Harry Potter series is one of the most beloved book franchises in history, but it has also generated a large number of detractors and controversies due to its author's personal views and some of its themes and content.
ChapterThe Rowling Controversy and the Danger of Social Media Mobs
EpisodeChapter 1: Plotted In Darkness
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
Megan Phelps-Roper discusses the backlash that J.K. Rowling has faced in recent years due to her comments on gender identity and speaks to individuals on all sides of the debate who feel under attack and threatened by the opposing viewpoint.
08:53 - 10:24 (01:31)
Summary
Megan Phelps-Roper discusses the backlash that J.K. Rowling has faced in recent years due to her comments on gender identity and speaks to individuals on all sides of the debate who feel under attack and threatened by the opposing viewpoint.