S3E11 - Violent Video Games: “Walks like, talks like a moral panic”

Audra and Elisa unpack the question on everybody's lips: are violent video games actually making people more violent? This episode pairs best with your favorite nostalgic computer game.

Book Recommendation

• Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

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