The podcast that puts the lie to cancel culture

Like many Americans, Sara Stewart used nostalgic viewing, listening and reading to cope during the pandemic. When some of her 1980s and 1990s favorites made her cringe, she found solace in the "You're Wrong About" podcast, which helped her see her problematic faves in new ways, without glossing over their warts or getting caught in a 'cancel culture' echo chamber.

During the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, my Spotify playlists filled up with hits from my teenage years. I stopped exploring new arrivals on streaming networks and queued up familiar sitcoms and iconic movies. In my most vulnerable moments, I may have even cracked a "Sweet Valley High" paperback.