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Why Profanity Is Making A Comeback in News Broadcasting
Saturday, October 23, 2021,
By Sophie Gomprecht
, vice dean and Paul E. and Hon. Joanne F. Alper ’72 Judiciary Studies Professor, was interviewed by Deseret News for the piece, “.â€
This article explains how conservative broadcasters are testing the boundaries by using profane language in order to contrast with their often pro-family messaging. Bybee explained this phenomenon, saying, “In an abstract sense, profanities still exist. What’s changed is what words are on the list. But there were lots of words in there that if you said them today, they would get you fired.â€