Web Roundup: Cecil the Lion and More

Hosted by Madeleine Brand Jul. 30, 2015

There’s been a tidal wave of bloodthirsty tweets attacking Minnesota dentist and big-game hunter Walter Palmer. We start today’s roundup with the backlash over the killing of Cecil the lion.

Credits

Guest:
Xeni Jardin - BoingBoing.net - @xeni

Host:
Madeleine Brand

Producers:
Matt Holzman, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Ryan Kailath

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