Why the N-word is so toxic
b'It is probably the most radioactive word in the English language. At the same time, the N-word is kind of everywhere: books, movies, music, comedy (not to mention the mouths of people who use it frequently, whether as a slur or a term of endearment.) So on this episode, we\'re talking about what makes the word unique \\u2014 and how the rules about its use line up with other words.
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