Piers Morgan Uncensored “Should Be Charlie Kirk!” Time Person Of the Year, Strongwoman Controversy & Best Comedies Ever
Nov 28, 2025
Graham Linehan, a comedy writer known for his work in television, shares insights on his recent legal victory and the state of comedy today. The Critical Drinker offers sharp commentary on comedies and the recent film Wicked, weighing in on Hollywood's box office trends. Dr. Anastasia Gabriel provides a thought-provoking look at gender issues and the implications of a trans athlete winning the World's Strongest Woman contest. The panel also humorously debates classic comedies and makes predictions for Time's Person of the Year.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Backlash Signals Limits To Cultural Acceptance
- Piers Morgan argues the public and organisers quickly corrected the World's Strongest Woman mistake, signaling declining tolerance for extreme 'woke' policies.
- He sees rapid public backlash as evidence that cultural acceptance for some trans-inclusive policies is eroding.
Fairness And Safety Are Primary Sporting Pillars
- Jillian Michaels stresses fairness, safety and inclusion as pillars of sport and supports stripping the title to protect competitive integrity.
- She warns legal rulings (e.g., on powerlifting) show the issue remains contested and unresolved.
Debate Risks Normalising Harassment
- Anastasia Gabriel frames 'woke' as a contested term and urges caution about harassment and abuse when these debates erupt.
- She highlights concern for impacts on people beyond headline cases and the normalization of abusive rhetoric.
