The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table Dave Smith: Comedy, Ukraine, Israel, Libertarianism
Dec 7, 2023
Dave Smith, a Libertarian comedian and host of the Part of the Problem podcast, dives into a spirited discussion on the intersection of comedy and political ideology. He tackles the complexities of race and identity in online discourse, critiquing the often emotional nature of public debates. The conversation shifts to the controversial implications of libertarian principles in civil rights and discrimination. Smith also analyzes geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Ukraine, and shares his thoughts on the historical context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Booking Tensions Clarified
- Noam Dworman shared a personal story about not booking Dave Smith at Comedy Cellar years ago, which caused some tension.
- Dave Smith clarified he wasn't bitter and accepted his audition had a poor set that night.
Distinguishing Hate From Shock
- Dave Smith believes Nick Fuentes is not necessarily an anti-Semite, viewing some of his remarks as shock jock trolling rather than genuine hate.
- The difficulty lies in separating provocative speech from actual bigotry among young, reactionary audiences.
Libertarianism and Discrimination
- Libertarians may accept the right of private businesses to discriminate, even if it isn’t morally supported.
- Dave Smith argued free markets would generally discourage discrimination more than government mandates, despite the risks of some misbehavior.