American Thought Leaders The Woke Movement Has Peaked. What’s Next? | Andrew Doyle
Dec 27, 2025
Andrew Doyle, a writer and comedian known for his satirical character Titania McGrath, discusses the peak of woke ideology and the potential rise of new authoritarian impulses. He explores how wokeness has transformed society and highlights alarming trends in speech policing, especially in the UK. Doyle critiques media bias and its impact on reporting, while warning of the detrimental effects of DEI initiatives on race relations. He advocates for free speech and stresses the importance of cultural assimilation and rigorous education to preserve liberal values.
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Woke As A Phase Of Authoritarianism
- Wokeness is the latest iteration of a recurring authoritarian impulse, not its endpoint.
- New authoritarian movements will replace it because the impulse is embedded in human nature.
Media Confirmation Bias And Correctives
- Legacy media show confirmation bias by starting with conclusions and seeking supporting evidence.
- Social and online media can provide corrective forces when legacy outlets are ideologically captured.
WPATH Files And BBC Omission
- Andrew Doyle describes WPATH leaked files as a major medical scandal suppressed by the BBC.
- He says he pursued the story when other channels ignored it and received dismissive responses from BBC press.