The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table The Babylon Bee's Seth Dillon Speaks His Mind on Today’s Right—and Refuses to Flinch
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Oct 16, 2025 Seth Dillon, CEO of the Babylon Bee and a key voice in political satire, dives into cultural divides within the right. He discusses the evolution of satire in today's landscape, the role of free speech amidst controversial issues like transgender rights, and the necessity of confronting figures like Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson. Seth emphasizes the importance of responsible dialogue, the rise of anti-Semitism, and questions surrounding Israel, while navigating the challenges of political correctness and outrage culture.
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Christian Perspective Shapes The Bee
- The Babylon Bee writes satire from a Christian worldview while aiming for broad viral humor.
- Seth Dillon says church-specific jokes exist but rarely go viral compared to cultural targets.
Punching Up Versus Punishing Speech
- Dillon argues joking about powerful cultural institutions is 'punching up' not punching down.
- He says enforceable punishment for jokes makes the joked-at group the real powerholder.
Truth And Compassion In Disagreement
- Dillon distinguishes respect for persons from endorsing ideologies he sees as false.
- He argues truthful pushback can be more compassionate than unconditional affirmation.