Episode #1801
David Mamet
Books mentioned
The Bible
Mentioned by David Mamet · at 00:05:12 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Hero's Journey
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White Guilt
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The Wicked Son
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The Road to Serfdom
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Capitalism and Freedom
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The Secret Knowledge
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Moby-Dick
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Torah
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Playwright, screenwriter, director, and author David Mamet discusses his political shift from the left to conservatism and the ideas that shaped his views of government, capitalism, and individual responsibility. He and Joe Rogan examine religion, education, critical race theory, policing, immigration, welfare, censorship, and declining free speech, with Mamet drawing on the Bible, myth, and a Kipling poem to frame American culture and civilization.
What they talked about
- George Orwell's prediction about left-wing authoritarianism
- California's transformation and government overreach
- The role of myths and religion in society
- Welfare state, dependency, and voting incentives
- Criticism of cancel culture and censorship in media
- Alec Baldwin and the 'Rust' shooting incident
- David Mamet's career in Hollywood and filmmaking
- Fedor Emelianenko's fighting style and legacy
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