The Megyn Kelly Show Piers Morgan on Cancel Culture, Trump, and The War On Free Speech | Ep. 16
Oct 28, 2020
Piers Morgan, a British journalist known for his candid commentary, joins to tackle the critical issues of cancel culture and free speech. He shares his insights on personal experiences with public scrutiny and the emotional toll it takes. Morgan discusses the importance of resilience in parenting and the shifting dynamics of masculinity in today's society. He also critiques media bias, specifically in American outlets, and reflects on the contrasting leadership styles of Trump and Biden, offering a thought-provoking look into the modern cultural landscape.
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Wokeness as Weakness
- Piers Morgan argues that woke activists, a small but vocal minority, are influencing institutions.
- These institutions, including universities and media companies, often succumb to this influence out of weakness.
The J.K. Rowling Example
- J.K. Rowling faced backlash, including death threats, for expressing concerns about transgender rights impacting women's rights.
- Morgan highlights this as a dangerous escalation of cancel culture and questions the end goal of such actions.
A Moment of Hope
- Megyn Kelly shares an anecdote about a black father at her children's school who offered her support during the blackface controversy.
- This encounter gave her hope that people could see through the false accusations.
