Can humor actually STOP fascism? (the answer may surprise you) | The Moynihan Report
In a "very Nazi-heavy show" , Michael Moynihan sits down with comedian Danny Polishchuk to discuss his viral satirical sketch "Counting Jews in Things," and the alarming number of viewers who believe he's a real antisemite . This kicks off a wider discussion on the mainstreaming of antisemitism and bizarre political scandals, including a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine with an SS tattoo and the "insane" media defenses from figures like Krystal Ball. They also cover the failed Trump appointee who admitted to a "Nazi streak," the "crazier than I thought" conspiracies of Candace Owens, and the significant national failures in Canada, from the "fake residential school graves" hoax to the "diploma mill" immigration crisis that has overwhelmed the country's infrastructure.Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How the Left's 2020 'peak dominance' created the inevitable Trump backlash | The Moynihan Report
In this episode of The Moynihan Report, host Michael Moynihan sits down with Thomas Chatterton Williams, author of The Summer of Our Discontent, to analyze the period from 2020 to the present. They discuss how the "crazy" cultural "excesses" and "exaggerated claims of oppression" stemming from 2020 created an inevitable and "harsh" backlash that helped Donald Trump return to power. Williams shares his personal evolution on racial identity, explaining how living in France and having a white-passing daughter led him to reject the "American skin game" and advocate for "abolishing" race as a "fiction" , a stance that put him in direct conflict with Ibram X. Kendi. Williams, a co-writer of the 2020 Harper's Letter , also gives an insider's perspective on the letter's simple premise defending open debate and the intense, misguided backlash from signatories like Jennifer Finney Boylan. Finally, Williams defends his recent controversial article comparing the political weaponization of George Floyd as a "secular saint" by the left and Charlie Kirk as a "martyr" by the right to enforce ideological consensus , concluding that while the current moment is dangerous, he remains an optimist.Subscribe to the YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ex-CNN producer: the corporate media model is officially DEAD | The Moynihan Report
In this episode of the Moynihan Report, host Michael Moynihan and media critic Steve Krakauer analyze the rapidly changing media landscape, beginning with Donald Trump's "enormous achievement" regarding a hostage release and the media's unified pushback against new restrictive Pentagon guidelines for journalists. The conversation's core focuses on a lengthy critique of John Oliver's on-air attack against Barry Weiss for taking over CBS News, which they frame as a symptom of legacy media's fear of ideological diversity and professional jealousy. This serves as a jumping-off point to discuss the broader decline of what they call "crusty old legacy dinosaur" institutions, arguing that their gatekeepers are "no longer powerful". They contrast the fading relevance of late-night television with the rise of independent podcasters and creators, exploring whether these new media figures are more authentic or simply victims of "audience capture". Ultimately, they conclude that the old broadcast model is "done" and the future belongs to smaller, decentralized networks built around individual personalities with a direct connection to their audience.Subscribe on YouTube!(00:00:00) Introduction(00:03:55) The Pentagon's War on Media(00:08:34) John Oliver's Attack on Barry Weiss(00:14:40) Is Legacy Media (CBS) Dead?(00:25:04) Oliver Slams Peterson & Shapiro(00:33:20) What Happened to Don Lemon?(00:41:23) Is Tucker Carlson Audience Capture?(00:49:51) The Fall of Media Gatekeepers(00:59:39) Will Substack & Podcasts Take Over?(1:04:38) Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dexter Filkins on why Biden’s "nice guy” foreign policy FAILED | The Moynihan Report
Dexter Price Filkins is an American journalist known primarily for his coverage of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for The New York Times. He currently writes for The New Yorker.Subscribe to our YouTube!(0:00) Intro(0:40) Trump's Middle East Success(3:05) Israel's Regional Military Victories(7:21) Dexter Filkins(15:33) Israeli Intelligence Operations(31:00) Hamas and Civilian Casualties(47:53) Future of Middle East(1:01:10) Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Bari Weiss/CBS news deal | The Moynihan Report
Journalist and friend of the podcast Olivia Reingold comes on to talk about Bari Weiss, the new editor-in-chief at CBS. Subscribe to the YouTube!(0:00) Introduction(3:04) Free Press Reactions(33:46) October 7th Anniversary(49:00) Political Violence Discussion(01:01:09) Audience Q&A(01:10:00) Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Moynihan Report is an in-depth 1-on-1 interview program broadcast live from 2WAY’s New York studio on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8pm EST.Hosted by Michael Moynihan (The Fifth Column, VICE News), the show centers around lively conversations with the most influential people in culture, politics, media, and beyond–not just to unpack their opinions on current events, but to better understand what makes them tick. Each episode also includes the opportunity for Michael and guests to engage with the live at-home audience via the 2WAY platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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