Episode #1721

Michael Malice

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Michael Malice is a cultural commentator, author, and host of PodcastOne’s “Your Welcome.” He and Joe Rogan discuss internet memes, media criticism, political tribalism, COVID-19 policy, censorship, institutional power, independent publishing, and the value of separating personal identity from changing ideas, with Malice drawing on his book and visit to North Korea.

What they talked about

  • Internet memes and their origins
  • Criticism of mainstream media narratives
  • COVID-19 vaccine skepticism and immune health
  • Hypocrisy of politicians and media figures
  • Corporate media and China coverage
  • Cancel culture and public virtue signaling
  • Personal anecdotes about moving and denim
  • Social media and not taking things personally

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