Joe Rogan Experience #1801 - David Mamet

David Mamet is a playwright, screenwriter, director, and author. He has won a Pulitzer prize and received Tony nominations for his plays, "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "Speed-the-Plow." His screenwriting credits include "The Verdict" and "The Untouchables." His latest book, "Recessional: The Death of Free Speech and the Cost of a Free Lunch," is available now.

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Jun 27, 20242h 57mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 27, 2024
Duration: 2h 57m
Channel: The Joe Rogan Experience
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

David Mamet is a playwright, screenwriter, director, and author. He has won a Pulitzer prize and received Tony nominations for his plays, "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "Speed-the-Plow." His screenwriting credits include "The Verdict" and "The Untouchables." His latest book, "Recessional: The Death of Free Speech and the Cost of a Free Lunch," is available now.

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, featuring Joe Rogan and David Mamet, Joe Rogan Experience #1801 - David Mamet explores david Mamet Decries Cultural Decay, Censorship, and Prosperity’s Perils Joe Rogan and playwright/screenwriter David Mamet discuss Mamet’s political evolution from lifelong liberal to self-described conservative, framed around his new book *Recessional* about the decline of free speech and Western civilization. They argue that modern left-wing movements have become quasi-religious, illiberal, and censorious, especially in media, education, and Big Tech. Mamet links current cultural conflicts—over gender, race, welfare, and immigration—to a deeper loss of religious grounding, mythic narratives, and respect for the individual. The conversation also covers the demise of mid-budget filmmaking, Mamet’s life in theater and movies, his love of jiu-jitsu, and anecdotes about Hollywood, policing, and politics.

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