The Megyn Kelly Show Media's Failed Pushback on Power and Ridiculous COVID Restrictions, with Nick Gillespie and Tara Henley | Ep. 246
Jan 24, 2022
Nick Gillespie, editor-at-large of Reason magazine, and Tara Henley, a former CBC journalist turned Substack writer, engage in a lively discussion about the outsized impacts of COVID-19 restrictions and the media's shortcomings in holding power to account. They delve into the rising crime rates in American cities, challenges presented by woke culture, and the pressures younger generations face today. Additionally, the conversation touches on the evolving roles of women in society and critiques surrounding government responses to public health crises.
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Crisis of Meaning
- America faces a crisis of meaning, where politics has become toxic and all-consuming.
- People seek meaning in politics instead of personal interactions and community building.
Woke Activism's Totalitarian Tendencies
- Woke activism creates totalitarian tendencies by policing language and thought.
- Constant political scrutiny hinders open communication and personal growth.
Missing Shared Experiences
- The 20th century offered unifying crises, but the 21st lacks such shared experiences.
- This lack of collective purpose contributes to the current political polarization.
