The Winston Marshall Show

Andrew Doyle - “They’re Encouraging People To BREAK The Law!” The End of Woke, Kneecap & Liberalism

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May 24, 2025
Andrew Doyle, an author and satirist known for 'The End of Woke,' dives deep into the decline of the woke movement and its implications on society. He explores how wokeness, once dominant, is collapsing amid legal challenges and shifting public opinion. Doyle critiques the authoritarianism masquerading as progressivism and discusses the intersection of woke culture with Islamophobia and the arts. He defends free speech, emphasizing the importance of provocative art and arguing for tolerance of dissent in a rapidly evolving cultural landscape.
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Wokeness Is Declining Minority Rule

  • The "woke" movement is declining but may metamorphose into another authoritarian form.
  • It has always been a minority movement, imposed top-down by an elite about 8% of the population.
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Woke Undermines Democracy

  • The "woke" movement disregards democratic majorities, seizing power without public mandate.
  • Institutions like the EU exemplify woke authoritarianism by wielding power without direct electoral accountability.
ANECDOTE

Comedy in a Divided Britain

  • Andrew Doyle rewrote his comedy show to be pro-Brexit in an anti-Brexit environment.
  • He used humor to engage an audience who held opposing political views.
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