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The Michael Knowles Show

The Little Mermaid Is Racist: YES or NO with Eric July

Aug 19, 2023
52:56
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Comic book author Eric July joins the show to talk about his new comic book ISOM #2. The conversation covers topics such as the ongoing inclusion of LGBTQ characters in superhero movies, the economic consequences of policy and ideology, the concept of the parallel economy for non-left individuals, controversial figures and speculation on Plato's Atlantis, and a comparison between metal music and rap music in terms of artistic level, instrumentation, and diversity.
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Quick takeaways

  • Hollywood should focus on creating new and diverse characters instead of race-swapping existing ones.
  • There is ongoing debate about UFO sightings, with theories ranging from government distractions to manifestations of demonic entities.

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Tokenism in Hollywood: LGBTQ Representation in Superhero Movies

Hollywood is making it a requirement to include LGBTQ characters in superhero movies, but this is seen as tokenism rather than genuine representation. Many argue that the focus should be on creating new and diverse characters rather than simply race-swapping existing characters.

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