Episode

Explained: Apologies

Name: Explained: Apologies
Released: 2021-09-03
Duration: 22 min
Cast: Barack Obama, Estelle Caswell, Joe Biden, Maria Bello, JAŸ-Z

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Overview

Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed. What makes for a good apology, and why does it hold such power?

Details

Series: Explained
Season: Season 3
Episode: Episode 8
Air date: 2021-09-03
Runtime: 22 min

Episode context

Apologies is Episode 8 in Season 3 of Explained. It aired on 2021-09-03. The runtime is 22 min.

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