Modern Wisdom

#235 - Konstantin Kisin - Approval To Speak Freely

Oct 22, 2020

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Comedian and podcaster Konstantin Kisin discusses the repercussions of Darren Grimes being called in by the MET Police, similarities between the current day and the Soviet Union, predictions on the US Election, and the weaponization of empathy. They also explore the bias of the BBC in reporting cultural issues, the importance of defending free speech, lessons from the collapse of the Soviet Union, the effects of identity politics on political views, building an uncancelable following, predictions for the 2020 election, and evaluating the flaws of identity politics.

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The controversy surrounding Darren Grimes highlights the potential implications of limiting free speech and the responsibility of interviewers for their guests' statements.

Growing up in Russia during the collapse of the Soviet Union, Constantin Kissin offers insight into cultural shifts, identity politics, and the need for adaptability and creativity during turbulent times.

The upcoming US presidential election is predicted to be a close race, influenced by battleground states, silent Trump voters, and ongoing protests, leading to potential delays in determining the final result.

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Summary of the Darren Grimes situation

The podcast discusses the recent controversy surrounding Darren Grimes, a conservative commentator who was called in for a voluntary interview by the Met police. The interview stems from comments made by guest Dr. David Starkey on Grimes' show, which were deemed controversial and ill-judged by many. The police investigation has raised concerns about free speech and the responsibility of interviewers for the statements made by their guests. The podcast highlights the potential implications of this case on the ability to have open and honest conversations without the fear of legal consequences.

Introduction

3min

The Bias of the BBC: Investigating Darren Grimes and Dr. David Starkey

14min

Legal Issues and the Importance of Defending Free Speech

5min

Lessons from the Collapse of the Soviet Union

10min

Identity Politics and Its Effects on Political Views

6min

The Fear of Saying the Wrong Thing and Building an Uncancelable Following

6min

Predictions for the 2020 Election

18min

Preparing for Future Pandemics and Evaluating the Flaws of Identity Politics

5min

Konstantin Kisin is a comedian and podcaster.

Growing up in Russia gives you a unique insight into culture, identity and politics. Hopefully this episode doesn't end up with us in the Gulag.

Expect to learn why Darren Grimes being called in by the MET Police is bad for everyone, what the current day and the Soviet Union have in common, who Konstantin thinks will win the US Election, how empathy is being weaponised and much more...

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