Dr. Laura Sorry for Airing N-Word Barrage
Dr Laura Schlessinger is many things, but an astute commentator on racial politics isn't one of them The long-running schlock jock removed her foot from her mouth this week to issue an apology for (continued).Dr. Laura Schlessinger is many things, but an astute commentator on racial politics isn’t one of them. The long-running schlock jock removed her foot from her mouth Wednesday to issue an apology for “attempting to make a philosophical point” by repeatedly firing off the “N-word” on her show the day before. Perhaps more shocking than Dr. Laura’s inflammatory outburst is the fact that she’s still on the air. –KA
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