

BONUS: Right wing cancel culture
Oct 2, 2025
The discussion dives into the nuances of right-wing cancel culture, questioning if it mirrors left-wing actions. Megan highlights the harmful effects of social media public shaming, particularly through the Central Park incident. They also explore the aftermath of the MeToo movement and the repercussions faced by accused individuals. Additionally, the duo examines how right-wing activists target critics, often employing tactics that echo those of their left-wing counterparts. The conversation is both thought-provoking and revealing about the dynamics of social ostracism.
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Is Right-Wing Cancel Culture Real?
- Right-wing cancel culture is discussed as a current phrase being used across political discourse.
- Louise Perry and Megan Murphy question whether the right's actions mirror left-wing cancel dynamics.
Personal Experience Of Leftward Canceling
- Megan Murphy recounts her experience of seeing far more destructive cancel campaigns from the left.
- She contrasts that with never having seen comparable right-wing actions until recent examples.
Central Park Episode As Example
- Murphy describes the Central Park incident where Christian Cooper filmed Amy Cooper to go viral.
- She frames the filmed encounter as a deliberate trap that destroyed Amy Cooper's life.