The Eights | Switching Sides in the Culture Wars

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 8, 2018

Listeners call in to share the moments when their political or ideological allegiances shifted.

Noah in Manhattan explains he was homophobic in high school, but turned around after meeting people in college and seeing his behavior reflected in popular culture
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) June 8, 2018

Robert in Brooklyn grew up w a "rock and roll mindset", but after becoming a more convicted Christian, he now looks at social issues differently
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) June 8, 2018

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