NPR's John Hockenberry Responds to Sexual Harassment Claims

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NPR's John Hockenberry has been accused of sexual harassment by women while hosting the show 'The Takeaway' back in 2014. In response, Hockenberry has since issued a statement saying it horrifies him that people felt uncomfortable with his behavior. He went on to add, "I’ve always had a reputation for being tough, and certainly I’ve been rude, aggressive and impolite. Looking back, my behavior was not always appropriate and I’m sorry.