The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 190. No Safe Spaces? | Prager and Carolla
Sep 6, 2021
Dennis Prager, a conservative radio host and co-founder of Prager University, joins comedian Adam Carolla, renowned for his influential podcasting, to discuss their documentary 'No Safe Spaces.' They dive into the challenges of free speech and censorship in today’s society, sharing personal anecdotes that reveal the absurdities of modern political discourse. The duo also critiques the concept of equity versus merit, examining the implications of this distinction in various cultural contexts, including sports and film criticism, while reflecting on governance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PragerU Censorship
- Dennis Prager testified about PragerU videos being restricted on YouTube.
- A Google representative explained the restriction was due to mentions of "murder" in a Ten Commandments video.
Left and Free Speech
- Dennis Prager believes the left has a history of suppressing speech when they gain power.
- He contrasts this with liberals and conservatives who generally support free speech.
Democrats and Free Speech
- Dennis Prager observes a shift in the Democratic Party from liberal to leftist.
- He cites historical examples of Democrats defending free speech, contrasting with current pronoun mandates.
