The Daily Show: Ears Edition Charlie Kirk Criticism Ignites MAGA Cancel Culture Spree | Jay Duplass & Michael Strassner
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Sep 17, 2025 In a hilarious and insightful conversation, Desi Lydic tackles the chaos following Charlie Kirk's death, where calls for job losses spark debates on free speech. Michael Kosta humorously yearns for the '80s as they analyze Trump's militarization of urban areas. Interviews with New Yorkers reveal their mixed feelings about the National Guard's presence. The show takes a heartfelt turn as filmmakers Michael Strassner and Jay Duplass discuss their independent film inspired by personal struggles, sharing the magic of friendship and authenticity in storytelling.
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Internet Outrage Becomes Political Tool
- The internet cycles tragedy into polarized outrage where one side posts and the other side cancels for clicks.
- Political actors now weaponize that cycle, turning social-media mob tactics into federal priorities.
Mass Submissions Led To Real-World Firings
- Conservative activists built sites to collect critics' names and photos and have 63,000 submissions.
- Employers have fired or suspended people across fields including teachers, pilots, doctors, and NFL staff.
Officials Propose Offline Punishments For Online Speech
- Elected officials urged private-sector punishments that mirror online cancel culture.
- Proposals included revoking visas, banning from platforms, blacklisting businesses, and revoking driver's licenses.