J.K. Rowling, Trans Athletes & Blackfishing - Leo Kearse

Leo Kearse is a comedian, writer and a YouTuber. I brought Leo on to discuss the most important news stories of the last few weeks. Real hard hitting stuff today like why J.K. Rowling has been written out of the new Fantastic Beasts trailer, how Sainsbury's are signalling their virtue by telling shoppers that they're racist on Twitter, why Jessie from Little Mix has been accused of appropriating black culture because she has ginger curly hair, how Nicki Minaj is rehabilitating people's personal brands over Instagram Live, why Leo got involved in a debate about censorship in comedy which descended into the historic oppression of women's football and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 5 days unlimited access to Shortform for free at https://www.shortform.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Subscribe to Leo's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1hRBGoDHKSn4HiHIzkXAw Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #jkrowling #blackfishing #womensfootball - 00:00 Intro 03:32 What’s Happened to J.K. Rowling? 09:04 Spending Time with Blaire White 15:21 The Fantastic Beasts Trailer 21:00: The Government’s Conversion Therapy Bill 27:51 Jesy Nelson’s Blackfishing Controversy 33:25 Leo’s Debate with Kate Smurthwaite 42:29 Trans Athletes in Women’s Sport 50:37 Why Wokeism is Harming the Black Community 1:03:24 What’s Next for Leo 1:05:29 Where to Find Leo - Join the Modern Wisdom Community on Locals - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Listen to all episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Leo KearseguestChris Williamsonhost

Dec 27, 20211h 6mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: December 27, 2021
Duration: 1h 6m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Leo Kearse is a comedian, writer and a YouTuber. I brought Leo on to discuss the most important news stories of the last few weeks. Real hard hitting stuff today like why J.K. Rowling has been written out of the new Fantastic Beasts trailer, how Sainsbury's are signalling their virtue by telling shoppers that they're racist on Twitter, why Jessie from Little Mix has been accused of appropriating black culture because she has ginger curly hair, how Nicki Minaj is rehabilitating people's personal brands over Instagram Live, why Leo got involved in a debate about censorship in comedy which descended into the historic oppression of women's football and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 5 days unlimited access to Shortform for free at https://www.shortform.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Subscribe to Leo's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1hRBGoDHKSn4HiHIzkXAw Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #jkrowling #blackfishing #womensfootball - 00:00 Intro 03:32 What’s Happened to J.K. Rowling? 09:04 Spending Time with Blaire White 15:21 The Fantastic Beasts Trailer 21:00: The Government’s Conversion Therapy Bill 27:51 Jesy Nelson’s Blackfishing Controversy 33:25 Leo’s Debate with Kate Smurthwaite 42:29 Trans Athletes in Women’s Sport 50:37 Why Wokeism is Harming the Black Community 1:03:24 What’s Next for Leo 1:05:29 Where to Find Leo - Join the Modern Wisdom Community on Locals - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Listen to all episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

Leo Kearse
guest
Chris Williamson
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Leo Kearse and Chris Williamson, J.K. Rowling, Trans Athletes & Blackfishing - Leo Kearse explores comedian Leo Kearse Skewers Woke Culture, Trans Debates, and Censorship Chris Williamson and comedian Leo Kearse discuss COVID, trans issues, JK Rowling, cancel culture in comedy, and the broader landscape of identity politics and “woke” culture.

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