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Former Fox News Host Gretchen Carlson On Being 'Fierce' And Fighting Sexual Abuse

Carlson's book "Be Fierce" addresses the fallout from her successful harassment suit against former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, and proposes legislative and social changes that she believes can protect women.
"Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back," by Gretchen Carlson. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson has released a new book, “Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back.” The book addresses the fallout from her successful harassment suit against former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, and proposes legislative and social changes that she believes can protect women.

The book comes out as fallout continues over the sexual assault allegations leveled against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

Carlson (@GretchenCarlsonjoins Here & Now‘s Robin Young to discuss.

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