Comedian/actor Bill Cosby performs at the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino on September 26, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Allegations Against Bill Cosby

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 24, 2014

More than 18 women have come forward with stories of sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior by Bill Cosby.  Roxane Gay, associate professor at Purdue University and author of Bad Feminist: Essays (Harper Perennial), discusses her own reactions, how to understand Cosby's actions in the context of his work and takes your calls.

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