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How ‘soft porn’ ads became part of the conversation around the MLB playoffs

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As Taylor Murphy watched the Major League Baseball playoffs on Monday evening, he became increasingly disturbed by the broadcast’s commercials. The father of five, who lives in Provo, Utah, took to social media to express his concerns. “Hey MLB — wanna get more kids watching baseball?

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