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Joe Rogan Experience #1541 - Bridget Phetasy

Writer, stand-up comedian, and cultural commentator Bridget Phetasy’s writings can be found in The Spectator, Quillette, and The New York Times.

Joe RoganhostBridget Phetasyguest

Sep 24, 20203h 17mWatch on YouTube ↗

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EPISODE INFO

Released: September 24, 2020
Duration: 3h 17m
Channel: The Joe Rogan Experience
Watch on YouTube: ▶ Open ↗

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Writer, stand-up comedian, and cultural commentator Bridget Phetasy’s writings can be found in The Spectator, Quillette, and The New York Times. In addition, she’s the host of the YouTube program Dumpster Fire, and the podcast Walk-Ins Welcome. @phetasy

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, featuring Narrator and Narrator, Joe Rogan Experience #1541 - Bridget Phetasy explores Bridget Phetasy and Joe Rogan dissect polarization, media gaslighting, survival Joe Rogan and Bridget Phetasy spend a long, free‑wheeling conversation unpacking political polarization, media bias, COVID responses, and the erosion of trust in institutions. They argue that mainstream media and partisan narratives have ‘red‑pilled’ many formerly apolitical or liberal people by openly gaslighting audiences about lockdowns, protests, riots, and elections. They also explore personal responsibility: mental health, addiction, discipline, social media use, and how individuals can build resilience instead of marinating in online outrage. Throughout, they defend comedy, free speech, and ideological nuance while criticizing tribalism on both the left and right.

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