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America's Profanity Boom

S1 · E19 · 03 Mar 2026 · 5 min

CNN’s Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines a new American tradition: Swearing. The number of people who are fine with cursing in public has climbed 65% over the last 30 years. It’s permeated our shows, movies, and even our politicians. But should it?