Surrounded Is Wokeness Really The Issue?
Dec 28, 2025
The conversation kicks off with excitement about free speech and the clash of ideas surrounding wokeness. Participants argue whether left-wing cancel culture equates to right-wing speech restrictions. They unpack how media often prioritizes culture wars over pressing issues like wages and healthcare. A fascinating debate unfolds on engaging extremist views, platform moderation practices, and the importance of nuanced discussions. Ultimately, they challenge the notion of wokeness as authoritarian, illustrating its social, rather than coercive, nature.
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Shifting Free Speech Threats
- Tyler argues Republicans have been more pro–free speech recently than the 'woke left.'
- He concedes occasional hypocrisy but sees greater state-sided threats from the right.
Prepared Page-Calls In Debate
- Tyler recounts reading Piers Morgan's book mid-flight and memorizing page references to press him in debate.
- That preparation visibly put Piers on the defensive during their exchange.
Criticism Vs. State Repression
- Tyler distinguishes criticism and social consequences from state repression and constitutional violations.
- He accepts some left-wing overreach but sees far bigger constitutional threats from right-wing state actions.