Kat and Phoebe discuss a very horny theater critic, an uncommonly hot historian, and Uri Berliner's critique of NPR from inside the house. LINKS: Lea Ypi: "Advice for scholars: next time you lecture on Kant and revolutions at “Downing” Cambridge, make sure your hair is neatly tied and that you’re not blonde. Or else your research impact will be on the @spectator libido section."
The thing I find odd about this NPR stuff is how little people are bringing up Garrison Keilor. Like what they did to him, and prairie home companion was the final straw for me. I am amazed that guy didn't end up putting his head in an oven after watching his lifes work go up in flames because he put his arm around someone. Fucking tragedy IMO. Thank god CarTalk left before this shit all kicked off (or I think they did).
I just paused a video of a public health professor who says the mask policy in his city and in his place of work is unwarranted. He cites credible research and experts. His criticism is honest and necessary for role-modeling open discussion that characterizes real public health. I withhold his name to protect him from crowd-sourced internet stassi. I haven’t listened to NPR interview nor have I read article. I suspect that his employer is OK with the outspoken professor.
[Time 54:00]; Thank you PMB snd KR for reminding the audience and public that free-speech supporters cannot physically be in all places at all times so as to immediately notice the most recent violation within the centrist and conservative realm. There is something predatory about critics who pretend that our not commenting immediately on USC graduating student speaker is hypocrisy.
Question to audience and producers KR/PMB: Pretend that you are the boss of NPR. Where would you place the boundary of acceptability for employees being interviewed by News Media?
On workplace boundaries; for decades I felt confident that I was aware of boundaries at work. That changed with DEI. In 2020 October; HR updated policy such that activities incompatible with public health would result in immediate termination and a monetary fine of non-specified amount. A few extreme examples of “incompatible” were provided, but no boundary definition. Saying that Covid came from a lab could have been characterized as “incompatible” in 2020. I asked HR where the boundary was and how much the fine was. They ignored me. I think I actually inspired my department to duct-tape the mouths of 7,750 co-workers at home. I referred to it as “The Hepworth Rule”.
There must be something about having the name "Lloyd Evans" as a completely different person by the same name got immersed in pretty much exactly the same scandal a couple of years back. That Lloyd Evans was an ex-Jehovah's Witness and doyen of the Atheist community, occasionally presenting podcasts for the Atheist Community of Austin, and author of two books about his experience. Anyway, behind his wife's back he was taking trips to Thailand and indulging himself with sex workers, all on his Patreon money, which was supposed to be used for education and the fight against religious cults. Anyway, he got caught with his pants down, and I have no idea what he's doing now!
Regarding the offhand mention of "BBC English," you may find the attached discussion between Malcolm Muggeridge and the first Director General of BBC, John Reith, regarding the adoption of the "Home County" accent highly interesting. It was a quite deliberate thing. https://youtu.be/QwBQLoa3E_Y?si=HU7dsbQAUeD8GtqL
I’m surprised the Spectator published that piece, and not only for the reasons you discussed. Since they recently parted ways with Taki, I would’ve thought they’d want to be more careful with edgy content.
The thing I find odd about this NPR stuff is how little people are bringing up Garrison Keilor. Like what they did to him, and prairie home companion was the final straw for me. I am amazed that guy didn't end up putting his head in an oven after watching his lifes work go up in flames because he put his arm around someone. Fucking tragedy IMO. Thank god CarTalk left before this shit all kicked off (or I think they did).
I just paused a video of a public health professor who says the mask policy in his city and in his place of work is unwarranted. He cites credible research and experts. His criticism is honest and necessary for role-modeling open discussion that characterizes real public health. I withhold his name to protect him from crowd-sourced internet stassi. I haven’t listened to NPR interview nor have I read article. I suspect that his employer is OK with the outspoken professor.
[Time 54:00]; Thank you PMB snd KR for reminding the audience and public that free-speech supporters cannot physically be in all places at all times so as to immediately notice the most recent violation within the centrist and conservative realm. There is something predatory about critics who pretend that our not commenting immediately on USC graduating student speaker is hypocrisy.
Question to audience and producers KR/PMB: Pretend that you are the boss of NPR. Where would you place the boundary of acceptability for employees being interviewed by News Media?
On workplace boundaries; for decades I felt confident that I was aware of boundaries at work. That changed with DEI. In 2020 October; HR updated policy such that activities incompatible with public health would result in immediate termination and a monetary fine of non-specified amount. A few extreme examples of “incompatible” were provided, but no boundary definition. Saying that Covid came from a lab could have been characterized as “incompatible” in 2020. I asked HR where the boundary was and how much the fine was. They ignored me. I think I actually inspired my department to duct-tape the mouths of 7,750 co-workers at home. I referred to it as “The Hepworth Rule”.
There must be something about having the name "Lloyd Evans" as a completely different person by the same name got immersed in pretty much exactly the same scandal a couple of years back. That Lloyd Evans was an ex-Jehovah's Witness and doyen of the Atheist community, occasionally presenting podcasts for the Atheist Community of Austin, and author of two books about his experience. Anyway, behind his wife's back he was taking trips to Thailand and indulging himself with sex workers, all on his Patreon money, which was supposed to be used for education and the fight against religious cults. Anyway, he got caught with his pants down, and I have no idea what he's doing now!
Regarding the offhand mention of "BBC English," you may find the attached discussion between Malcolm Muggeridge and the first Director General of BBC, John Reith, regarding the adoption of the "Home County" accent highly interesting. It was a quite deliberate thing. https://youtu.be/QwBQLoa3E_Y?si=HU7dsbQAUeD8GtqL
I’m surprised the Spectator published that piece, and not only for the reasons you discussed. Since they recently parted ways with Taki, I would’ve thought they’d want to be more careful with edgy content.