Winston Marshall, the former Mumford & Sons banjoist turned political commentator, discusses the perils of cancel culture from both sides. He shares his experience of being targeted for supporting a book against BLM and addresses rising antisemitism on the right. The conversation dives into the emergence of the 'woke right’ and the cultural shifts post-October 7th. Marshall critiques prominent figures like Joe Rogan and debates the implications of free speech and political identity. Expect a candid exploration of music, politics, and the ongoing media landscape.
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Winston's Cancelation and Solo Career
Winston Marshall was canceled after supporting Andy Ngo's book, which documented BLM and Antifa riots.
Initially apologizing, then retracting it, he left Mumford & Sons and pursued a solo music career.
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Evolution of 'Woke' Term
The term 'woke' has evolved from a positive awareness of systemic racism to a derogatory term for extreme progressivism.
No one on the "woke right" self-identifies as woke because the term now serves as an insult.
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Rise of Antisemitism Post-October 7th
Post-October 7th, antisemitism rose notably on both the far left and segments of the right.
Winston noticed this shift among voices he previously admired, including some close to Joe Rogan.
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Written during World War II and published in 1945, 'The Open Society and Its Enemies' is a seminal work in political philosophy. Karl Popper critiques the theories of teleological historicism espoused by Plato, Hegel, and Marx, arguing that these theories undermine individual freedom and pave the way for authoritarian regimes. The book defends the open society and liberal democracy, emphasizing the importance of critical rationalism, individual freedom, and the ethos of scientific inquiry in politics. It also discusses the challenges facing open societies, including totalitarianism, dogmatism, and relativism, and advocates for a piecemeal approach to social reform.
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What happens when cancel culture comes from both sides?In this unfiltered conversation, Winston Marshall — former Mumford & Sons banjoist turned political commentator — opens up about the radicalization of the left, the growing antisemitism on the right, and what really happened after he was canceled for supporting a book critical of BLM and Antifa. We dive into the rise of the “woke right,” the cultural fracture post-October 7th, and why so many formerly sane voices are flirting with extremism.
Check out Winston's show, The Winston Marshall Show: https://www.youtube.com/@winston_marshallFrom Joe Rogan and Dave Smith to Hamas support at Coachella, no topic is off limits. Whether you're here for the music, the media criticism, or the takedown of hypocrisy across the spectrum — this episode delivers.👇 COMMENT: Do you think the "woke right" is a real phenomenon? Or just backlash to cancel culture gone too far?00:00 – "Normal Finkelstein"01:28 – Welcome Winston Marshall02:15 – How he became a target of woke cancel culture03:50 – Kneecap: The Irish band supporting Hamas at Coachella07:30 – Why British law cracks down harder on speech than the U.S.09:45 – Where has Oliver Antony gone?11:15 – Antisemitism on the far right: Why it surprised Winston14:35 – Is Joe Rogan losing credibility?17:50 – Are critics of Israel crossing the line?21:40 – The “woke right” vs. the “woke left”26:25 – Revisiting the Rogan-Douglas Murray debate31:00 – Are experts overrated in public discourse?34:30 – Churchill, revisionist history, and Daryl Cooper39:10 – The problem with "hurty words" laws in the UK42:55 – What happened to comedy and artistic risk?47:20 – Why cancel culture is thriving post-October 751:05 – Winston on Joe Rogan’s responsibilities now55:00 – What success really feels like after Mumford & Sons58:45 – What’s next for Winston Marshall#dailywire #conservativepolitics #israel #podcast
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