Aporia Podcast

Should the right engage in cancel culture?

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Sep 28, 2025
The hosts dive into the nuances of cancel culture and whether the right should adopt similar tactics as the left. They debate the implications of public statements, employer discretion, and the consequences of off-duty conduct. Contexts like trauma and the significance of sincere apologies are examined. The conversation extends to cultural norms, overlapping values essential for democracy, and finding common ground amidst differing political views. With a focus on civility, they stress the importance of dialogue over ostracism and thoughtful responses to outrage.
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INSIGHT

Public Posts Invite Public Consequences

  • Public, tone-deaf posts can lead to real-world consequences like reprimand or firing when discovered by others.
  • Noah Karl and Beau Weingart agree context and severity should influence employer response.
ADVICE

Evaluate Job Relevance Before Firing

  • Avoid firing employees for unrelated private speech; assess relation to job duties first.
  • Beau Weingart and Noah Karl recommend employers consider job relevance before punishing speech.
ANECDOTE

Garbage Worker Hypothetical

  • Noah imagines a garbage man publicly saying he hates a minority group and predicts swift firing.
  • He uses this hypothetical to argue some public bigotry should disqualify employment.
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