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Reconsidering Michael Jackson

If you’re watching the Leaving Neverland documentary about Michael Jackson’s alleged child sexual abuse, you probably want to talk to someone about it: What it left out, what it wants to accomplish, and how it complicates our view of victimhood. 
Guest: Slate senior writer Seth Stevenson.
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