Ep. 1220: Where it's always greener on the other side Video

Video description: Is it irresponsible for a movie studio to promote an upcoming film with a staged murder prank, or is it just a case of trying way too hard? We'll talk about shows like "What Would You Do?" that paint solid double lines between right and wrong, and why you shouldn't choose sides so quickly.

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