4 chapters across the catalog
The discussion explores the rise of identity politics and its influence on the Democratic Party, specifically regarding "fat millennials" and gender activists. Concerns are raised about "digital book burning" as classic works like Huckleberry Finn and the Hardy Boys are removed from reading lists due to modern sensitivities. The CEO of YouTube is criticized for her public comments about explaining the Google memo to her daughter.
Professor Matt Manuel testified before a Senate committee regarding the rise of violence on college campuses like Evergreen and Berkeley. He argued that millennial students increasingly view offensive language as a form of physical violence, which they then use to justify physical "self-defense" against speakers they disagree with.
Millennial Radicalization, Campus Free Speech Debates
A discussion on the radicalization of millennials links high youth unemployment to susceptibility to extremist propaganda. The hosts reference a Washington Post article about college students battling free speech, citing Pew Research data showing millennials are more likely to support government censorship of offensive comments. They also mention the "Revenge of the Coddled" and the fears of liberal professors regarding student sensitivity.
Adam Curry announces his upcoming induction into the Podcasting Hall of Fame on July 31st. The discussion covers potential acceptance speech ideas, including a minimalist "thank you for award" suggestion from John C. Dvorak. Curry reflects on being left out of recent "10 years of podcasting" articles despite his role in inventing the medium.
