HiT 328: This Comedian Calls Out Woke Gen Z
About this episode
This episode features a discussion on Mark Normand's YouTube series challenging Gen Z and an interview with Roger L. Simon about his novel EMET and its themes.
This week, The HiT 'cast dives into a provocative new YouTube series from A-list stand-up Mark Normand. He's putting Gen Z to the ultimate test. Are younger Americans ready to rise to the challenge—or are the results more troubling than anyone feared? Toto breaks down the series, the reactions, and what it reveals about cultural shifts. Or, is woke really broke after all? Then, we sit down with Oscar-nominated screenwriter Roger L. Simon for an in-depth conversation about his daring new novel, EMET. This ripped-from-the-headlines thriller blends ancient mythology with modern anxieties, telling the story of a Rabbi who accidentally summons a Golem—only to find the creature has a chilling mission: hunting down antisemites in today’s world. Simon explores the deeper themes behind EMET, including rising antisemitism, cultural decay, moral responsibility, and the state of modern society. He also shares his unfiltered perspective on Hollywood’s current climate, creative limitations, and ideological pressures shaping the entertainment industry today. 🎙️ Don’t miss this thought-provoking episode packed with pop culture analysis, generational commentary, and fearless storytelling…
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