Current Events 5: Cancel Culture, Star Wars, and Gina Carano

<p>On the 5th episode of Current Events, Al goes over the concept of “Cancel Culture” by highlighting a recent news story. About a week ago or so, actress and former MMA fighter Gina Carano was fired from the hit TV show “The Mandalorian” for making questionable comments on social media. So what is “Cancel Culture” and how does Gina’s story fit in? We’ll examine the whole issue in this episode of Current Events!</p> <p>Here are the key vocabulary:<br /> “Cancel Culture”<br /> Gina Carano<br /> “The Mandalorian”<br /> to reiterate<br /> to withdraw support for<br /> objectionable<br /> group shaming<br /> transgender rights<br /> backlash<br /> to boycott<br /> phenomenon<br /> critical mass<br /> spin-off<br /> a play on words<br /> conservative<br /> the Holocaust<br /> abhorrent<br /> anti-semitism<br /> to pull the trigger<br /> the final straw</p> <p><a title="Current Events 5" href= "https://chtbl.com/track/23977G/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/alsensei/current-events-5.mp3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download MP3</a> (25MB) Right Click->Save Link As</p> <p>Article used in this episode:</p> <p>Forbes:<br /> <a href= "https://www.forbes.com/sites/dawnstaceyennis/2021/02/11/gina-carano-fired-cancel-culture-victim-or-perpetrator/?sh=629a37b65050"> Gina Carano Fired: ‘Cancel Culture’ Victim Or Is This Just Jedi Karma?</a></p> <p>MSN:<br /> <a href= "https://www.msn.com/en-in/lifestyle/in-depth/explained-what-is-cancel-culture/ar-BB18c1Y9"> Explained: What is ‘cancel culture’?</a></p> <p>Interview:<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxObG659Sc0">Gina Carano Interviewed on the Ben Shapiro Show</a></p> <p>If you have a question or comment, please leave it in the “Comment” section below!</p> <p><span id="more-3692"></span>On the English 2.0 Podcast, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We go beyond the words and phrases and talk about how to make your English sound more natural, proper mindset, and success principles.</p> <p>Level up your Learning<br /> Level up your Life</p