The Auron MacIntyre Show JD Vance Destroys Cancel Culture | Guest: Jonathan Keeperman | 2/10/25
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Feb 10, 2025 
Jonathan Keeperman, head of Passage Prize and expert on cancel culture, joins the discussion to dissect a recent incident where JD Vance stood against the cancellation of a young engineer. They explore the cultural implications of this shift in the right's response to wokeness, highlighting the role of humor as a tool in political discourse. The conversation touches on the need for conservative accountability and self-defined moral standards, alongside strategies for countering leftist influence in a rapidly changing media landscape.
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Engineer's Reinstatement
- An engineer at Doge was asked to resign due to controversial internet posts.
- JD Vance and Elon Musk ultimately rehired the engineer, defying cancel culture.
Shift in Right's Approach
- The right's response to the engineer's cancellation marks a shift in their approach to younger members.
- It signifies a rejection of cancel culture and an embrace of the right's own vanguard.
Setting Norms
- The right should establish and enforce its own norms and expectations.
- Don't let hostile journalists dictate personnel decisions.