Nick Cannon dropped by ViacomCBS after "anti-Semitic" comments

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Bob Jersey

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Jul 15, 2020, 9:42:40 AM7/15/20
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CBS News, from AP: "The company's move was in response to remarks made by Cannon on a podcast in which he and Richard 'Professor Griff' Griffin, the former Public Enemy member, discussed racial bias. The podcast reportedly was filmed last year and aired two weeks ago."


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Bob Jersey

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Jul 15, 2020, 10:17:56 AM7/15/20
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He wants the company to give him (back) the rights to "Wild 'N Out," and to apologize.


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Bob Jersey

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Aug 22, 2020, 9:49:56 PM8/22/20
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He's been talking with members of the Jewish community, on and off the podcast, leading VCBS exec Chris McCarthy to tell an employee town hall that he is "hopeful" Cannon and the company can renew ties...


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Kevin M.

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Aug 22, 2020, 10:03:16 PM8/22/20
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Ah, so he spoke to some Jewish people and therefore he’s not anti-Semitic anymore

By that standard, if Trump speaks to people with functioning brains, he’s not an idiot anymore


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Bob Jersey

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Sep 8, 2020, 9:30:04 PM9/8/20
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His radio show returned rather quietly this morning (except in L.A.), with thanks to all the fans who reached out... 
Ah, so he spoke to some Jewish people and therefore he’s not anti-Semitic anymore

By that standard, if Trump speaks to people with functioning brains, he’s not an idiot anymore

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