Boob Politics: The Cleavage Issue

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Boob Politics: The Cleavage Issue

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May 24, 2010

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There's been a lot of breast-related news lately, from a controversial bra ad to a popular Internet meme. What's the big deal about boobs? Molly and Cristen explore the history, politics and symbolism of breasts in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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May 24, 2010

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