

Episode 237: Time For A Re-Reckoning (With Kat Rosenfield)
Nov 16, 2024
Kat Rosenfield, a culture writer and novelist, joins the conversation to explore the recent fallout from election controversies and its implications for art, particularly within young adult literature. She critiques the 'Own Voices' movement, discussing how it oversimplifies narratives and stifles creativity. The episode also humorously dissects the tensions between wokeness and artistic expression, reflecting on the pressures new cultural standards place on writers. The discussion ends with a light-hearted examination of 'sex strikes' as a form of protest.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Public Scandals and Ethical Dilemmas
02:04 • 12min
Navigating the Political Artistic Landscape
14:05 • 19min
The Limits of 'Own Voices' in Storytelling
33:09 • 4min
Cultural Compliance and the Dynamics of Podcasting
37:26 • 2min
Cultural Politics: Wokeness and its Impact
39:12 • 21min
Exploring the Concept of Sex Strikes as Protest
01:00:04 • 2min