Conan O’Brien defends Oscars amid ‘divisive politics’: The arts can ‘unite us’

Conan O’Brien is defending Hollywood and the Oscars, saying the entertainment industry can help bring the country together during a time of “divisive politics.” “If I could change the tone for just one second,” O’Brien, the host of the 97th annual Academy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles, told the audience in the opening minutes of…