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"The Left Used to Believe in Winning People Over" - Mark Steel

Aug 6, 2023

Mark Steel, an English author, comedian, and broadcaster, shares his insights on the political landscape in Britain. He critiques Labour's current leadership and explores the evolving identity of the working class through personal anecdotes. Steel emphasizes the importance of humor in political discourse and reflects on his journey in stand-up comedy, merging personal tales with larger societal issues. He also humorously critiques oppressive regimes, advocating for online privacy, and discusses the impact of contemporary politics on humor and dialogue.

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Intro

2min

Reflections of a Stand-Up Comedian

22min

The Absurdity of Oppression and Online Privacy

4min

Awakening Political Consciousness

7min

The Changing Face of Class and Discourse

28min

Disillusionment with Modern Labour Leadership

5min

The Joy of Comedy: Insights from a Comedian's Journey

8min

Mark Steel is an English author, broadcaster, stand-up comedian and newspaper columnist. He is a regular on British TV and radio, appearing on such shows as Mock the Week, Have I Got New for You and QI. He has also written for The Guardian, The Independent and Daily Mirror. He presents BBC Radio programmes The Mark Steel Lectures, The Mark Steel Solution, Mark Steel's in Town and the podcast What the fuck is going on?

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