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Should we feel sorry for nepo babies? - The Saturday Story

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Episode Should we feel sorry for nepo babies? - The Saturday Story

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They’re actors, rock stars, models — and the offspring of very famous parents. Some see this as joining in on the family business. Others see it as an unfair advantage. But is the backlash against them justified? Times Columnist Ben Machell weighs in on the nepo baby debate.

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Read by: Ben Machell, feature writer and columnist, The Times.

Producers: Harry Bligh, Robyn Simon.

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