The Unspeakeasy With Meghan Daum A Special Place In Hell Reunion, with Sarah Haider
Nov 24, 2025
Sarah Haider, a writer and former co-host, reunites with Meghan Daum to dive deep into today's culture wars. They tackle the shocking Charlie Kirk shooting and the rise of anti-Indian hate online, shedding light on diaspora dynamics and troll farming. The duo also explores the implications of AI on creativity and societal shifts, discussing the controversial 'great feminization' thesis. With humor and candor, they navigate the complex intersection of personal experiences and broader social issues, including Sarah’s recent journey into motherhood.
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Public Grief Over Charlie Kirk Shooting
- Sarah Haider and Meghan Daum discuss grieving and public reaction after Charlie Kirk's shooting, noting shock at celebratory memes.
- They both wished they could have processed the event together with their audience and commentators.
Trolling Versus Sincerity Problem
- Nick Fuentes and the Groypers blur performative trolling and real radicalization, making it hard to know what followers take seriously.
- That ambiguity makes mainstream distancing ineffective because some fans won't treat it as a joke.
Roots Of Anti-Indian Online Wave
- Anti-Indian waves on X blend real policy grievances (visa abuse) with class and racial anxiety about a new elite.
- Troll-farming from India is amplified by platform payouts, further skewing discourse.
