Show Notes
Diana is joined by Tamera Gamble of Arranged Space to talk about how they blame Roseanne for using tokenism as a tool for humor.
A few reference links: https://www.wbez.org/worldview/2018/05/30/roseanne-canceled-over-racist-tweet-but-what-about-her-islamophobia
https://medium.com/whither-news/making-roseanne-and-racism-ready-for-prime-time-eb5a631e87e4
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/08/166959/judd-apatow-vulture-interview-feminis
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