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Allegations of sexual harassment and assault threaten to topple Ellen Degeneres and her show

Talk show host Ellen Degeneres built her brand around her warm and sunny persona. Now she’s facing allegations that she created a toxic work environment, one that was plagued by sexual misconduct, bullying, racism and harassment.

By Jonathan Bastian • Aug 4, 2020 • 10m Listen

Talk show host Ellen Degeneres built her brand around her warm and sunny persona. Now she’s facing allegations that she created a toxic work environment, one that was plagued by sexual misconduct, bullying, racism and harassment. There are rumors that Degeneres may leave her show.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Allegations of sexual harassment and assault threaten to topple Ellen Degeneres and her show

Talk show host Ellen Degeneres built her brand around her warm and sunny persona. Now she’s facing allegations that she created a toxic work environment, one that was plagued by sexual misconduct, bullying, racism and harassment.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Allegations of sexual harassment and assault threaten to topple Ellen Degeneres and her show

Talk show host Ellen Degeneres built her brand around her warm and sunny persona. Now she’s facing allegations that she created a toxic work environment, one that was plagued by sexual misconduct, bullying, racism and harassment.

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