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Over the years, elite institutions shifted from fostering open debate to enforcing ideological conformity. But as guest Ilya Shapiro puts it, "the pendulum is swinging back." He shares his firsthand experience with cancel culture and how the...
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What is the Eternally Radical Idea? It is freedom of speech. The unfettered right to state your opinion is extremely rare in human history. Check out this blog on Substack.
WATCH TRAILER: What will the future be like if we can’t learn how to take a joke?
In the age of social media, nearly every day brings a new eruption of outrage, showing we’re all one clumsy joke away from public ruin. The feature documentary "Can We Take A Joke?" offers a thought-provoking and wry exploration of outrage culture through the lens of stand-up comedy, featuring Gilbert Gottfried, Penn Jillette, Lisa Lampanelli, and Adam Carolla.
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