Chris Rock Went Too Far? | Wrongthink EP 02

Join Thomas and Jeff as they discuss the NBA MVP Award and constraints in basketball. They also share their thoughts on Chris Rock's comedy special, Audience reaction to Will Smith's slap, Thomas's Twitter feud with Thomas Zimmerman, and the relationship between Donald Trump, Fox News and audience capture.

Join the #conversation on Wrongthink, a podcast that is more of a question than a comment."

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Wrongthink” is produced by award-winning documentary/podcast producer Desh Amila. The show is co-hosted by Thomas Chatterton Williams and Jeffrey Maurer, who bring their unique perspectives and skills to explore the most pressing and timely issues of our times.

Jeff Maurer is a multiple Emmy-winning comedian known for his work on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and his Substack, I Might Be Wrong. He spent his 20s as a speechwriter and stand-up comic in Washington, DC, which led to being hired on Last Week Tonight, where he spent six seasons and was promoted to Senior Writer. He has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Slow Boring, Persuasion, and numerous other publications. Monty Python's Eric Idle once called his work "hilarious", which is all the validation he needs in this lifetime.

Thomas is an award-winning writer and a one-man think tank. He is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and the author of Losing My Cool & Self-Portrait in Black & White. He has also received fellowships and support from prestigious organisation, including the Guggenheim Foundation, AEI and New America.

Together, they will take you on a journey through the ever-evolving landscape of current events. This dynamic duo will shake things up and challenge the status quo with their lively, intelligent, and often humorous discussions, leaving you entertained and informed. With the tagline “more of a question than a comment,” “Wrongthink” encourages listeners to question their own beliefs and opinions and to consider different perspectives.

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00:00:00 NBA MVP And The Issue Of Traveling In The League
00:06:20 Awkward Encounter With A Favourite Comic
00:11:34 Accepting Responsibility For One's Actions
00:14:45 Will Smith Smacks Chris Rock At The Oscars: A Bizarre Pop Culture Moment
00:23:35 The Fear Of Speaking Up In A Censorious Culture
00:27:45 Trump's Ridiculousness Doesn't Need A Punchline
00:41:19 Discussion On Fragility And Resilience Of College Students In The Digital Age
00:46:30 Disproportionate Police Brutality Against Black Men
00:52:15 Teenagers And Hormones: Inevitable Changes
00:55:43 Tucker Carlson's Patriot Purge And Media Cynicism
01:01:27 The Importance Of Addressing The Middle Ground In Polarised Media