146 - Athena's Cancel Culture

This week we review - Athena's Cancel Culture (Series 1 Episodes 1&2)
Over the last few years, if a celebrity has ever said or done anything remotely controversial, then they've probably been cancelled.
Largely performed through social media, some describe it as necessary evil to help democratise the internet and reflect the expectancy of an artist’s audience, for others it’s just a chance to shut up gobby celebs!
Whatever your view, it certainly helps empower fans by diminishing celebrity cultural capital and helping keep their egos and opinions in check.
Athena explores cancel culture and the world of offence in modern times.
Written by Athena Kugblenu
Produced by Gus Beattie
A Gusman Production for BBC Radio 4.
Athena's Cancel Culture is available here: https://bbc.in/3vKTWP6
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