TRIGGERnometry Simon Evans on Woke Bias at the BBC
Oct 11, 2020
Simon Evans, an award-winning British comedian, returns to discuss the pervasive political bias at the BBC. He explores the lack of diverse political perspectives in comedy, particularly the right-wing voices becoming marginalized. The conversation also delves into the 'long march through institutions,' examining how ideologies permeate media and education. Evans highlights the socio-political implications of Brexit and the evolving landscape of humor in response to societal changes, stressing the importance of variety in comedic expression.
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Conquest's Second Law
- Robert Conquest's Second Law states that institutions not explicitly right-wing will drift leftward.
- Simon Evans believes this applies to the BBC's current political bias.
Lack of Representation
- Simon Evans hasn't appeared on popular BBC comedy shows in over a decade.
- He questions the BBC's claim of representing diverse political views, given his absence.
Covington Incident
- Simon Evans cites the Washington Post's coverage of the Covington High School incident as radicalizing.
- He was disturbed by the media's misrepresentation and refusal to acknowledge their error.