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Don't Be Sour

Ep. 129 - Charlie Kirk & Political Outrage

Don't Be Sour

Maxx Chewning

Entrepreneurship, Personal Journals, Business, Society & Culture

5759 Ratings

🗓️ 22 September 2025

⏱️ 105 minutes

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Summary

Social media has become a battlefield where empathy and political discourse collide in unexpected ways. The assassination of Charlie Kirk sent shockwaves across the internet, igniting fierce debates and troubling reactions. As hosts, we share our personal horror and empathy for Kirk's family, while scrutinizing the unsettling celebration of his death by some online factions. We also wrestle with the challenges of maintaining neutrality in a digital world where expressing opinions can alienate or ignite audiences, navigating the fine line between conforming to expectations and staying true to our beliefs.

Moving beyond the digital realm, we scrutinize the performative outrage that often overshadows meaningful political discourse. The episode questions whether reactions to Kirk's death and the use of charged terms like "racist" and "fascist" further fan the flames of division and violence. We delve into the media's role in shaping these narratives, pondering the authenticity of actions by figures like Jimmy Kimmel and the motivations behind media platforms' choices. From Twitch to late-night TV, the impact of these platforms on public perception and discourse is undeniable and deserves a closer look.

On a lighter note, we also share personal anecdotes that bring a sense of relatability amidst heavy topics. Reflecting on personal milestones, iPhone releases, and humorous wildlife encounters, we provide listeners with a blend of serious reflection and levity. The episode also explores personal connections to global issues, discussing the challenge of balancing empathy for individual stories with the overwhelming scale of world events. From fitness routines to home renovations, our wide-ranging conversation promises a thoughtful and entertaining listen for everyone.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Okay.

0:07.0

All right.

0:09.4

We're just diving into it.

0:10.3

Sat down two seconds ago.

0:11.6

What's up?

0:12.3

But go ahead, Christian.

0:14.8

That's good.

0:15.8

What's up, guys?

0:16.4

Welcome back to another episode of don't be sour.

0:20.2

Okay.

0:37.6

I'm gonna talk about something for a second. Right off the rip. But Christian, he's getting, he's going to catch a stray, dude. He just sat down. He hasn't been here in three episodes, two episodes. Christian literally is like, I don't want to talk politics. I got to talk about something. I got to, let me put a little disclaimer out there. When I make vlogs, content, everything, the purpose of what I do is for, like, entertainment, right?

0:45.1

When I, when you come and watch my vlogs, it's like, what goofy things is Max going to say?

0:50.1

Goofy stuff, entertainment.

0:51.5

I always say that, like, I want people to kind of disconnect from what is going on in their life.

0:56.5

They come, and for that period of time, they can just be entertained.

1:01.6

And that's kind of the purpose of kind of the podcast as well, right?

1:05.5

I don't think people should wake up and go, dude, you know whose opinion I need on the

1:10.7

current like state of like affairs of the world? Deadlift bra and his friends. people should wake up and go, dude, you know whose opinion I need on the current, like,

1:11.1

state of like affairs of the world?

1:13.5

Deadlift bra and his friends, right?

1:15.5

I don't know.

1:17.6

And the whole purpose is entertainment and laughs.

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