Topic: Bill Maher

2 chapters across the catalog

89: Mass Confusion
• 2:08:23 - 2:10:25

89: Mass Confusion

Patriotism, 9/11, and the QAnon Slur

The hosts discuss how the term "patriot" was used to enforce groupthink after the September 11 attacks, leading to the cancellation of figures like Bill Maher and Rosie O'Donnell. They argue that the label "conspiracy theorist" has been updated to "QAnon" to marginalize anyone who questions official narratives, including those surrounding the JFK assassination.

76: Third Rail
• 23:43 - 31:21

76: Third Rail

Power Dynamics in Entertainment, Reciprocity and Contracts

The hosts discuss the lack of reciprocity in "allyship" within the entertainment industry, noting that Black artists often lack the institutional support that other groups enjoy. They reference the music industry's history of exploitative contracts and the "Howlin' Wolf" approach of demanding direct payment. The discussion also touches on the "litmus test" of Louis Farrakhan in media careers.