The Peter McCormack Show #065 - Matt Le Tissier - The Media Lie Machine and Decline of Freedom
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Apr 3, 2025 Matt Le Tissier, a former England international and Premier League legend known for his loyalty to Southampton, dives deep into the pitfalls of media manipulation and the declining state of personal freedom. He shares his refusal to conform during government lockdowns and his controversial views on the Covid response. Matt discusses the chilling effects of cancel culture on public figures and criticizes the disconnect between political leadership and the working class. He also touches on the evolving nature of science and skepticism surrounding mainstream narratives, including climate change.
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Leaving Sky Sports
- Matt Le Tissier clarifies that he was sacked from Sky Sports, not Southampton FC.
- He stepped down from his ambassador role at Southampton to alleviate pressure on the club due to his controversial views.
Direct Democracy
- Matt Le Tissier suggests a Swiss model of direct democracy with quarterly referendums.
- This would allow citizens to directly decide on important issues, rather than elected officials.
Media Complicity
- Le Tissier claims mainstream media like BBC, Sky, ITV, and Channel 4 don't challenge political narratives.
- He believes this allows politicians to lie and get away with it.