What's so Bad About Walter White?

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Why is America so fascinated with Walter White, the mild-mannered chemistry teacher-turned-methamphetamine-drug-kingpin? Paul Levinson, professor of communications and author of the popular culture blog Infinite Regress, weighs in on the character of Walter, on human nature itself, and on the evolution of American television heroes, in anticipation of  the popular AMC show's final episode on Sunday, Sept. 29.

AUDIO: Fordham Professor Paul Levinson on "Breaking Bad"