The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has rescinded its decision to add a popular category. Is the glamour and glitz around award shows fading? In more recent news, Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual misconduct during high school. Should this affect his nomination? Our main topic this episode is how effective boycotts are, and the reactions to Kaepernick's protests we've seen.

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