Today, Explained The Harvey Weinstein apologist
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May 5, 2025 
E.J. Dickson, a writer for New York magazine's The Cut, and Constance Grady, a senior culture writer at Vox, tackle the polarizing views surrounding Harvey Weinstein's retrial and Candace Owens's defense of him. They discuss Owens's controversial rise from a bullied teen to a provocative commentator. The duo explores the media's portrayal of Weinstein within the Me Too movement and critiques the legal proceedings' handling. Their conversation highlights the complex dynamics of public perception and the cultural backlash against women’s rights advancements.
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Candace Owens' Origin Story
- Candace Owens experienced severe bullying in high school involving hate crimes and FBI investigation.
- This traumatic event became her origin story and shaped her initial views on victimhood and culture.
Radicalization Through Backlash
- Candace Owens was radicalized when far-right figures supported her Social Autopsy project.
- She concluded liberals were the real trolls and racists, reversing her earlier liberal stance.
Owens' Controversial Takes
- Owens often takes extreme, controversial positions against Me Too, LGBTQ rights, and Black Lives Matter.
- She employs provocative rhetoric, making her a professional provocateur with a complicated reputation.
