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’Heretics’ Host Andrew Gold: DEI Ruined the BBC. Independent Journalism Is the Future.

Feb 13, 2025
Andrew Gold, a former BBC journalist and the mind behind 'Heretics,' dives into the pitfalls of ideological capture and cancel culture in today's media. He discusses his transition from mainstream media to independent journalism, emphasizing the importance of skepticism. Gold also explores fascinating topics like the rise of woke Islamism and the complexities of exorcism and gender ideology. With sharp insights into cult dynamics, he argues for the necessity of independent thought in confronting modern societal challenges.
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ANECDOTE

Discrimination at the BBC

  • Andrew Gold, a former BBC presenter, faced discrimination.
  • He was repeatedly told he couldn't be on screen because he's a white man.
INSIGHT

The Decline of Traditional Media

  • Traditional media outlets struggle as news consumption shifts to social media.
  • They face a dilemma: improve honesty or become obsolete.
INSIGHT

Defining Cultishness

  • Cultishness exists on a spectrum, from book clubs to extreme cults.
  • Anything that restricts free expression can be considered cultish.
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