Coleman Hughes Silences CNN Host by Calling BS on Blaming Racism
Jan 5, 2024
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Coleman Hughes, commentator who silenced CNN host during discussion about racism, talks about shutting down Abby Phillip for blaming racism, the influence of activists in institutions like Harvard and Star Wars, and the issue of illegal migration at the US southern border.
The podcast episode highlights the importance of challenging norms and creating strong characters in movies, rather than overtly centering activism in storytelling.
The podcast episode discusses the impact of activism-centered movies compared to those that simply feature well-written strong characters, emphasizing the importance of creating art for art's sake.
Deep dives
Progressive journalist reflects on his political journey
The podcast episode discusses the personal political journey of a progressive journalist who has shifted politically over the years. The journalist shares a meme he created that went viral and caught the attention of Elon Musk. He explains how he gradually moved from the center-left to a more center-right position due to what he perceives as the left's abandonment of certain values, such as free speech and judging individuals by their character rather than their identity. The discussion highlights the importance of challenging norms and creating strong characters in movies, rather than overtly centering activism in storytelling.
Controversy over the appointment of a female director for Star Wars
The podcast episode centers on the controversy surrounding the appointment of a female director for a future Star Wars film. The conversation explores how the decision to highlight the director's gender as a reason for her appointment is seen by some as injecting activism into the film franchise. The hosts discuss the impact of activism-centered movies compared to those that simply feature well-written strong characters. They argue that focusing on activism in films can lead to subpar storytelling and note the importance of creating art for art's sake.
Waking up to the issue of illegal migration
The podcast episode examines the increasing awareness and impact of illegal migration at the US southern border. The hosts discuss the record-breaking number of migrant encounters in December and the strain this puts on housing, resources, and security. They highlight the shift in public sentiment as more communities, including Democrats, are feeling the impact of illegal migration. The conversation touches on the need for effective border control and the potential long-term consequences of a lack of political will to address the issue.
Pro-Palestine rallies and the confluence of different ideologies
The podcast episode delves into the confluence of different ideologies observed in pro-Palestine rallies and demonstrations, specifically focusing on the UK and Europe. The hosts discuss the presence of Palestinian nationalists, Arab nationalists, Muslim radicals, Islamists, jihadist sympathizers, liberals, and the radical left in these protests. They highlight the complexity of the coalition and the attempts to make the issue into a religious conflict. The conversation touches on the need for law enforcement to distinguish between legitimate protests and violent extremism, as well as the impact on Jewish communities and concerns over security.
Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Andy Ngo and Colin Wright about former Harvard president Claudine Gay’s outrageous op-ed in the New York Times; Coleman Hughes shutting down CNN’s Abby Phillip for blaming Claudine Gay’s ouster on racism; Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy doubling down on making "Star Wars" more woke by hiring Pakistani activist Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy to direct the new Rey movie, starring Daisy Ridley; Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s anti-male response to Jon Stewart asking her how she punctures the patriarchy at the Women in the World conference; Karine Jean-Pierre being caught lying about the border crisis; the Rose Parade becoming another victim of “Free Palestine” protests; and much more.
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