WTF with Marc Maron Podcast Episode 1469 - Naomi Klein
Sep 11, 2023
Naomi Klein, one of our most perceptive and astute social critics, discusses her new book 'Doppelgänger: A Trip Into The Mirror World' with Marc Maron. They explore the connection between public threats, the deliberate blurring of reality and identity, personal branding, and the appropriation of phrases like 'my body, my choice'. They also discuss the rise of big podcasts and the intellectual right, fear and uncertainty leading up to the election, conspiracy influencers, and Martin Short's acting abilities and iconic persona.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Concerns, Website Design, Fridge Update, and Relationship with Cats
05:18 • 4min
Pets' Peculiar Habits and Computer Mishap
09:41 • 2min
Reflections on Technology, the Cloud, and Nostalgia
11:19 • 5min
The Power of Optimism and Hope in the Face of Climate Change
15:52 • 2min
Doppelgangers and Personal Branding
18:15 • 20min
The Appropriation and Hypocrisy of 'My Body, My Choice'
38:37 • 10min
The Rise of Big Podcasts and the Intellectual Right
48:47 • 16min
Fear, Uncertainty, and Consequences
01:05:14 • 10min
Conspiracy Influencers and Conspiracy Culture
01:15:35 • 13min
A Discussion on Martin Short's Acting Abilities and Iconic Persona
01:28:18 • 6min