Many of Jordan Peterson’s attendees, like many journalists, are most interested in Peterson as a political figure at the center of controversies, whether about the use of trans pronouns, or gender roles, or sundry critiques of the academic milieu where he spent years, most recently as a tenured University of Toronto professor well-liked by students.… Continue reading Jordan Peterson – The Culture Wars Part 4
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Jordan Peterson – The Culture Wars Part 3
In almost all of Jordan Peterson appearances, he will speak about 12 Rules for Life, a book full of advice. And his fans will ask questions pertaining to its lessons. But the Aspen Ideas Festival, which is co-sponsored by the Aspen Institute and The Atlantic, was an anomaly in this series of public appearances: a… Continue reading Jordan Peterson – The Culture Wars Part 3
Jordan Peterson – The Culture Wars Part 2
From the Aspen Ideas Festival, recorded Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Jordan Peterson, author of the best-selling 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, may be one of the most famous intellectuals in North America today. He also may be among the most misunderstood. His fans say that he’s saved their lives, and detractors say… Continue reading Jordan Peterson – The Culture Wars Part 2
Jordan Peterson – The Culture Wars Part 1
Jordan Peterson talking about the Culture Wars. Last year, Andrew Neil, a prominent former BBC political presenter, left his role to lead the new right-leaning GB News channel. Neil, said its planned “woke watch” segment was not intended to stoke culture wars. “The fire has been stoked by the woke warriors,” he said. Neil said… Continue reading Jordan Peterson – The Culture Wars Part 1
Andrew Doyle on Free Speech Part 10
Andrew Doyle is an Irish comedian, playwright, journalist, and political satirist from Northern Ireland, who co-wrote the fictional character Jonathan Pie and is creator of the equally fictional character Titania McGrath. In 2021 it was announced that Doyle is to host a weekly show titled Free Speech Nation on GB News. He holds degrees in… Continue reading Andrew Doyle on Free Speech Part 10
Andrew Doyle on Free Speech Part 9
A protester speaking “on behalf of the Muslim community” read out a statement outside of the school on Friday, in which he said: “The teachers have breached the position of trust and failed their duty of safeguarding, and this issue must be addressed as a matter of urgency. “We do not accept that the school… Continue reading Andrew Doyle on Free Speech Part 9
Andrew Doyle on Free Speech Part 8
The school at the centre of a row over the showing of a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed in class closed today after crowds gathered at the gates for a second day. Batley Grammar School in West Yorkshire has switched to remote learning as around 50 protesters again called for the sacking of the teacher who… Continue reading Andrew Doyle on Free Speech Part 8
Andrew Doyle on Free Speech Part 7
A school in Batley, Yorkshire has been forced to close today amid angry crowds gathering for a second successive day after a teacher showed derogatory caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad. A group of around 40 protesters gathered outside the school’s gates early this morning. Police liaison officers arrived on the scene in a bid to… Continue reading Andrew Doyle on Free Speech Part 7
Andrew Doyle on Free Speech Part 6
A teacher has been suspended for showing his class an anti-Islam cartoon, as hundreds of protesters gathered at the school yesterday. Angry crowds descended on Batley Grammar School, near Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, amid allegations the image was shown during a religious studies lesson. Protesters claimed the cartoon shown to pupils was the same one previously… Continue reading Andrew Doyle on Free Speech Part 6
Andrew Doyle on Free Speech Part 5
After the British teacher showed the cartoons, about two dozen protesters gathered outside the school to denounce the move on Thursday. Local media said more people continued to demonstrate near the school on Friday. The school in West Yorkshire, where there is a large Muslim community, has apologised. “The school unequivocally apologises for using a… Continue reading Andrew Doyle on Free Speech Part 5