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Meghan Daum: Women Control Cancel Culture

Jan 24, 2025

Meghan Daum, a writer and host of "The Unspeakable," dives into topics of feminism, cancel culture, and female agency. She discusses the complexities of the #MeToo movement and evolving gender dynamics, emphasizing the intersection of empowerment and cancel culture in media. Daum reflects on the historical implications of female authority, linking it to societal changes and the importance of nuanced dialogue. She also highlights the need for a supportive community for women navigating these contentious issues, bridging generational attitudes towards activism.

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Meghan Daum

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The podcast discusses how the Me Too movement has sparked debates on accountability and the implications of changing gender dynamics in society.

The redefinition of antisemitism at Harvard acknowledges Zionism as crucial to many Jewish identities, raising concerns about free speech and academic discourse.

Meghan Daum emphasizes the need for spaces that foster open dialogue on contentious cultural issues without fear of cancellation or backlash.

Deep dives

Redefining Anti-Semitism at Harvard

Harvard University has recently redefined anti-Semitism in a way that extends protections to Zionists, acknowledging that for many Jewish individuals, Zionism is a critical aspect of their identity. The new policy explicitly prohibits discriminatory behavior against Zionists, such as exclusion from events or calling for harm against them. This shift in policy arose in response to increasing complaints and lawsuits concerning discriminatory practices on campus. However, the change has sparked debate among faculty regarding its implications for campus free speech and governance.

Intro

2min

Harvard's Stance on Anti-Semitism and Zionism

6min

Exploring Social Discourse and Health Care Solutions

2min

Investment Insights and Feminist Perspectives

3min

Gender Dynamics and Societal Change

21min

The Morality of Authority and the Role of Women in Cancel Culture

3min

Navigating Cancel Culture and Women's Empowerment

13min

Creating Safe Spaces for Political Dialogue

3min

Meghan Daum, writer and host of The Unspeakable podcast on Substack, joins us for an extended interview about the #MeToo movement, female agency, the efficacy of social movements, and evolving gender dynamics in society. She and Mike discuss women’s progress, exploring the intersection of cancel culture and empowerment within media and publishing. Also on the show, Harvard redefines “antisemitism” to include discrimination against Zionists.

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