Episode 573 - In Defense of Litmus Tests (w/ Natalie Wynn aka ContraPoints)

About this episode

Briahna Joy Gray interviews Natalie Wynn about critiques of the left, political power, and societal issues.

Prolific YouTube video essayist, & political commentator, Natalie Wynn, returns to Bad Faith after five years to discuss her critiques of the left & backlash to said critiques. Infamous for saying the left doesn't want power, but wants to endlessly critique power, Briahna pushes Natalie on her own theory of change, and whether it is in fact, the left, that misunderstands power. The pair also discuss a growing liberal interest in "violence on the left": Is it good faith concern following the latest Trump assassination attempt, or is it a strategy to derail legitimate anger -- the likes of which lead to healthcare CEO Brian Thompson's assassination? Finally, are women lonely? Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod) . Produced by Armand Aviram . Theme by Nick Thorburn (@ nickfromislands ).

People in this episode

Host: Briahna Joy Gray

Guest: Natalie Wynn

Topics covered

• litmus tests
• leftist critique
• political power
• violence on the left
• liberal concerns
• women's loneliness

Keywords

• litmus tests
• Natalie Wynn
• leftist critique
• political power
• violence
• Trump
• women's loneliness

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Organizations: Bad Faith, YouTube

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