

Meltdown Over Musk Buying Twitter, and Backlash Against Woke Left, with Douglas Murray | Ep. 308
Apr 26, 2022
Douglas Murray, bestselling author and cultural commentator, dives into the uproar over Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition, highlighting the clash between free speech and the backlash from the left. He critiques the growing resistance to 'woke' culture, particularly its impact on media giants like Disney and Netflix. Murray challenges the pathologizing of white identity in today's narratives and calls for a balanced view of historical figures often misrepresented by modern activists. His insightful commentary sparks necessary conversations about race, culture, and historical legacies.
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Employee Meltdown over Musk
- Elon Musk buying Twitter caused a meltdown among some employees, who posted crying emojis.
- Musk stated his intention for Twitter to be a platform for everyone, even his critics.
Melber's Ironic Concerns
- Ari Melber's MSNBC segment expressed concern over a hypothetical Twitter owner secretly banning candidates.
- Douglas Murray and Megyn Kelly found this ironic, given past social media bias.
Stelter's Party Analogy
- Brian Stelter compared Musk's Twitter takeover to a party with no rules, suggesting people might stay home.
- Murray and Kelly mocked this, implying Stelter lacks party experience.