Authors and Artists Getting Political - Is it worth it?
From Write Out Loud by Matt Cassem & Christina Trevaskis
February 9, 2026 · 24 min · Season 5 · Episode 10
About this episode
Matt and Christina discuss whether writers should express their political beliefs or let their work speak for itself.
Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' Matt and Christina return after a brief hiatus to tackle the complex question of whether writers should be vocal about their personal political beliefs or let their work speak for itself. They discuss the implications and potential consequences for artists who choose to speak out in an age where silence isn't neutral, but speaking up carries its own risks. They also explore how audience reactions and societal e...
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Hosts: Matt Cassem, Christina Trevaskis
Topics covered
- political beliefs
- artistic expression
- audience reactions
- consequences of speaking out
- silence and neutrality
Keywords
- politics
- writers
- artists
- expression
- audience
- consequences
- silence
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