After well more than a week to reflect on the lessons of Oscar night, Michael praises a rare movie authentically set in the working class that won Best Picture — and he gives his take on the vicious assault on Chris Rock that was followed minutes later with his assailant getting a standing ovation and an Oscar. 

In this episode, Michael also tells the story of the threat of violence he encountered backstage just moments after his Oscar speech in 2003.

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Check out “Death by 7865 Paper Cuts” and other artwork by artist Emily Barker.

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Music in today’s episode:

Classical Gas” — Mason Williams

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