

Dave Smith: Debating Douglas Murray, the “Woke Right” Narrative, and the Moment He Found God
311 snips May 12, 2025
Dave Smith, a sharp-witted comedian and libertarian commentator, dives into the fallout from his debate with Douglas Murray. He candidly discusses the absurdity of the 'Woke Right' narrative and his experiences with conservative media. Smith reflects on how his journey to faith was sparked by becoming a parent, which altered his views on spirituality and gratitude. He also confronts the challenges of political identity and the changing dynamics of free expression in today’s media landscape.
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Expert Superiority Backfires
- Douglas Murray's opening claim of expert superiority backfired and turned the audience against him.
- This tactic set an unrealistically high standard that he failed to meet, weakening his position immediately.
Ukraine NATO Entry Key Evidence
- Conflict over Ukraine's NATO entry is supported by admissions from powerful figures.
- Douglas Murray only asserted opposing views without addressing key evidences, weakening his argument.
Using Antisemitic Implications as Debate Tactic
- Douglas Murray dodged addressing real evidence about Libya and instead used antisemitic implications to shut down debate.
- Dave Smith exposed this as a 'woke tactic' to evade legitimate criticism.