The Power of Language in Cultural Discourse | Oli London

In this episode of the Kathy Barnette Show, Kathy sits down with Oli London to shed light on the intricacies of identity in the digital age. London speaks candidly about his journey through various identity changes, the influence of social media, and the societal challenges faced by those grappling with identity issues. They also dive into the roles of media and elite in molding public opinion, and how the art of debating is disappearing. 

Guest Bio:

Oli London is known for his journey through various identity changes, including transracial and gender transitions. He is a singer, an activist, and the author of the book Gender Madness: One Man's Devastating Struggle with Woke Ideology and His Battle to Protect Children. Listeners can check out more from Oli at his website https://www.oli-london.com/, on IG @londonoli, and YouTube @OliLondon  

Resources: 

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Kathy’s book: Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain: Being Black and Conservative in America

Oli’s book: Gender Madness: One Man's Devastating Struggle with Woke Ideology and His Battle to Protect Children 

Vivek’s book: Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America's Social Justice Scam

Show Notes: 

• [0:00] Welcome back to The Kathy Barnette Show. Kathy introduces guest, Oli London to the listeners 

• [0:40] Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain: Being Black and Conservative in America

• [1:30] “I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others,  rather than be false and incur my own abhorrence.”

• [5:30] Oli speaks on his views on race and identity  

• [10:40] Finding acceptance of self within, not from changing gender identity 

• [11:30] The impact of social media on youth and identity 

• [16:30] Cultural shifts and societal values from traditional achievements to superficial online presence

• [23:00] Discussing the power of language and societal conditioning  

• [30:30] Mainstream media is stripping away the ability to independently think 

• [34:45] The art of debating  

• [37:30] Finding middle ground in polarized topics 

• [46:30] Are our leaders deliberately destroying our country? 

• [50:00] Oli speaks on his book Gender Madness 

• [54:00] Chloe Cole’s Story | A Mission to End Child Gender Transition Procedures

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