Coverage dated October 10, 2021 to October 13, 2021

Netflix CEO under fire for defending Chappelle special

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The head of Netflix is taking heat for repeatedly defending Dave Chappelle's controversial special, saying that the company believes that transphobic remarks by the comedian won't result in "real-world harm."

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FOX Business
Netflix CEO defends Dave Chappelle special: Stand-up is 'an important part of our content offering' (opens FOX Business)
Published Oct 10, 2021
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Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos responded to employee questions about the decisions to release the special.
The Hill
Netflix CEO under fire for defending Chappelle special (opens The Hill)
Published Oct 13, 2021
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The head of Netflix is taking heat for repeatedly defending Dave Chappelle's controversial special, saying that the company believes that transphobic remarks by the comedian won't result in "real-world harm."
NBC News
Netflix CEO doubles down on Dave Chappelle defense (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 13, 2021
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"Content doesn't directly translate to real-world harm," Ted Sarandos said in an email to the streamer's entire staff.
Insider
Netflix CEO said the company believes content 'doesn't directly translate to real-world harm' in defense of Dave Chappelle special, report says (opens Insider)
Published Oct 13, 2021
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GLAAD pushed back on the claim, saying media can lead to "real world harm, especially for trans people & LGBTQ people of color."
Hot Air
Netflix CEO doubles down: Come on, Chappelle's humor doesn't create "real-world harm" (opens Hot Air)
Published Oct 13, 2021
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Doubling down.