Modern Wisdom

#415 - Leo Kearse - JK Rowling, Trans Athletes & Blackfishing

Dec 27, 2021

Leo Kearse, a comedian and writer, dives into contemporary issues in a lively discussion. He examines J.K. Rowling's exclusion from a Fantastic Beasts trailer and critiques Sainsbury’s marketing approach. They tackle accusations of cultural appropriation against Jessie from Little Mix for her hair and address the complications of censorship in comedy. Kearse also shares insights on the evolving dynamics of gender identity and representation in media, questioning the interplay of race and class in the UK. It's a thought-provoking blend of humor and hard-hitting commentary.

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Quick takeaways

Jessie Nelson faced blackfishing accusations for her appearance, defending her natural curly hair and denying fake tan use.

Nicki Minaj addressed accusations of cultural appropriation in her music video by explaining her natural tan and curly hair.

The podcast discussed the historical context of women's football post-World War II and the challenges surrounding transgender athletes in sports.

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Jessie Nelson's Blackfishing Controversy

Former Little Mix singer Jessie Nelson faced criticism for her appearance in her music video 'Boys,' accused of blackfishing, where a non-black person tries to appear black. Nelson denied using fake tan and clarified that her curly hair is natural, stating she never intended to offend.

Intro

2min

Pandemic Perspectives: Omicron and Governance

6min

Navigating Gender and Safety Controversies

21min

Exploring Identity and Cultural Representation

6min

Censorship and Controversy in Comedy

13min

Navigating Gender Identity and Societal Pressures

5min

Examining Race and Representation

10min

Class vs. Race: The British Social Divide

2min

Critique of Hypocrisy in Sports and Social Advocacy

2min

Leo Kearse is a comedian, writer and a YouTuber.

I brought Leo on to discuss the most important news stories of the last few weeks. Real hard hitting stuff today like why JK Rowling has been written out of the new Fantastic Beasts trailer, how Sainsbury's are signalling their virtue by telling shoppers that they're racist on Twitter, why Jessie from Little Mix has been accused of appropriating black culture because she has ginger curly hair, how Nicki Minaj is rehabilitating people's personal brands over Instagram Live, why Leo got involved in a debate about censorship in comedy which descended into the historic oppression of women's football and much more...

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