Strong Message Here Spooking the Markets (with Natalie Haynes and Stewart Lee)
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Nov 27, 2025 Join Natalie Haynes, an insightful author and classicist with a comedic twist, alongside Stewart Lee, a sharp-witted comedian and writer. They dive into the quirks of budget leaks and the meaning of market reactions. Expect humor as they map different types of 'banter' in politics and critique Elon Musk's attempts at humorous AI. The duo hilariously proposes renaming the markets as 'histrionic children,' shedding light on their erratic nature, confidence measurements, and even some inventive tax ideas. Prepare for laughs while exploring serious themes!
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Historical Allegations Framed As 'Not Intentional'
- Witnesses alleged Nigel Farage used racist language and noises decades ago, yet he framed it as non-intentional.
- The hosts linked such deflection to past cases where perpetrators dismissed racist remarks as mere "banter."
Banter As A Defensive Excuse
- Nigel Farage used "banter" to deflect allegations, framing offensive remarks as innocent in-group humour.
- Hosts argued that "banter" is increasingly used as a catch-all excuse for unacceptable speech.
Banter Signals In‑Group Immunity
- 'Banter' signals in-group membership and permits speech that would offend outsiders.
- That linguistic shield normalises abuse by framing it as private humour.
