Culture Gabfest

Who Are the Hamilton Haters?

The Culture Gabfest discusses the cultural significance of the musical’s backlash.

Cast and crew of "Hamilton" attend the 2016 Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Reception on May 4, 2016 in New York City.
The cast and crew of Hamilton on May 4 in New York City.

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Every cultural phenomenon has its critics, and Hamilton is no exception. On Wednesday’s episode of Culture Gabfest, hosts Stephen Metcalf and Julia Turner, joined by Slate culture critic Laura Miller, evaluate the musical’s backlash. Do the critics make valid points? Or are they just a group of “haters sipping haterade?” In general, is cultural backlash just inevitable? Keep listening and find out.

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