#013 - Winston Marshall - Free Speech, Censorship, Cancel Culture and UK Politics

Mr Obnoxious

Peter McCormack

Technology, News, Politics, Money, Investing, Finance, Bitcoin

4.8 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 14 October 2024

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Winston Marshall is a musician, cultural commentator, and former member of the band Mumford & Sons.

In this episode, we discuss his journey from rock star to cultural commentator, the challenges of holding conservative opinions in the entertainment industry, and his exit from Mumford & Sons. We also get into the failures of corporate media, the rise of alternative media through podcasts, and the impact of political realignment in the U.S. and the UK. We also cover the ongoing struggle for free speech, the role of populism, and the future of liberty in a world increasingly dominated by censorship and ideological conformity.

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0:00.0	It's all about saying what you think.
0:02.0	If artists don't say what they think, well, what are they doing?
0:06.0	It's their obligation to say what they think, no matter the cost.
0:11.0	If you have a different opinion, so what?
0:13.0	Isn't that the beauty of life that people have different opinions?
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1:12.8	Okay.
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