Dave Chappelle’s “The Closer” and the Public Debate About What is Scientific Fact; Also, China’s Effort to Force Greater Assimilation of Minorities

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Oct 12 2021 | 00:43:20

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Show Notes

The reaction to Dave Chappelle’s “The Closer” has included a lot of debate about what is scientific fact, so James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider whether this debate mirrors other disagreements over matters of science and if truth is being sought or if want to yell at each other (01:31). The guys also discuss China’s reported efforts to force greater cultural assimilation of ethnic minorities in order to build a national collective consciousness (25:02).

‘I’m team Terf’: Dave Chappelle under fire over pro-JK Rowling trans stance (The Guardian)

China’s Communist Party Formally Embraces Assimilationist Approach to Ethnic Minorities (WSJ) (Apple Link)

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