The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1256 - How the Left Became Gollum

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Nov 21, 2025
The discussion dives into the corruption of elite leftists, drawing parallels to Gollum from 'The Lord of the Rings.' Media scandals and declining public trust come under fire, with particular criticism aimed at the New York Times and BBC. The conversation shifts to the release of the Epstein files and its implications for elite accountability. As AI risks rise, topics like the dehumanization they cause and the ethical dilemmas surrounding them are explored. Klavan emphasizes the importance of transparency and virtue in the face of elite deceit.
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INSIGHT

Media's Ring Of Invisibility

  • Andrew Klavan argues legacy media acted as a ring of invisibility that protected elites and enabled corruption.
  • Removing that protection exposes elite misconduct and changes political accountability.
ANECDOTE

Lawrence Summers Email Scandal

  • Klavan recounts Lawrence Summers' emails to Jeffrey Epstein requesting sexual-advice for a younger woman he mentored.
  • He uses this example to show elite moral rot revealed by released Epstein records.
INSIGHT

AI Amplifies Porn's Social Harm

  • Klavan warns AI will intensify porn's reach and warp sexual expectations, damaging relationships and family life.
  • He links AI-driven sexual content to broader cultural and spiritual decline.
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