America's Profanity Boom
The Enten Scale · Season 1 · Episode 19
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?
Episode Details
Air date, runtime, timezone, and episode position.
Season
1
Episode
19
Air Date
03/Mar/2026
Air Time
—
Runtime
5 min
Overview
Episode summary.
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?
Episode Navigation
Move between previous and next episodes.