Pseudo-Intellectual with Lauren Chen
527 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsLauren Chen dives into stories not covered anywhere else at the intersection of culture and politics.
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Ep 110 | INCEL 'Ask Me Anything': Loneliness & Hating Women? Response
December 01, 2019 00:00 - 16 minutesWhat exactly is an incel, and how does that compare to what society thinks they are? Recently, a self-described incel answered strangers' questions on Jubilee, and some of his answer might provoke some thought… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 109 | NEW Anita Sarkeesian Podcast BASHES 'The Mandalorian': Not Enough Women?
November 28, 2019 03:23 - 59 minutesDisney's Star Wars series "The Mandalorian" has received critical acclaim, but Anita Sarkeesian, noted feminist media critic, isn't happy with the show's lack of female representation. Then, The Young Turks tear into Pete Buttigieg's past comments about mentoring low-income children, Twitter users put politics before family, and finally, schools in the UK will be giving children "self-touching" instruction. Save 15% on your greeting cards with promo code LAUREN - go to https://www.makegreeti...
Ep 108 | WHINY College Student MeLtDoWn: Syracuse University
November 26, 2019 00:00 - 16 minutesProgressive zealotry is on full display at Syracuse University. Save money on your QUIP toothbrush gift sets TODAY. Go to https://Quip.com/CHEN to get your first refill for FREE! Get your Black Rifle Coffee today: https://www.BlackRifleCoffee.com/LAUREN and enter the code LAUREN for 20% OFF your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 107 | Millennials STERILIZING Themselves for Climate Change and SELFISHNESS
November 24, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutesThe anti-natalist movement, which encourages people not to have children, has reached new heights for some who have chosen to sterilize themselves. Whether it's because of climate change, selfishness, or hereditary conditions, we examine these people who have surgically ensured they will never reproduce. Get all the Black Friday Savings for your home security! Visit https://SimpliSafe.com/Lauren Go to https://www.kabbage.com/ and use code LAUREN to get a $100 credit on your first loan stat...
Ep 106 | 'Charlie's Angels': Men to Blame for FAILURE? (REVIEW)
November 21, 2019 03:16 - 54 minutesThe 2019 "Charlie's Angels" film, directed by Elizabeth Banks and starring Kristen Stewart, has bombed at the box office. While in this review Lauren explains that PERHAPS it was just a bad movie, Banks is sure that the REAL reason is misogyny: that men don't want to watch women in an action movie. Then, progressives wrestle with whether "trans-racial" is a thing, Canada and Germany welcome ISIS members, and Chick-fil-A flip-flops on Christian charities. Save 15% on your greeting cards with ...
Ep 105 | GILLETTE 2.0: Sprite's New TRANS PRIDE Ad
November 19, 2019 00:00 - 17 minutesA new ad that was released by Sprite in Argentina to celebrate LGBT pride has gone viral for featuring trans individuals, including what looks like a drag queen, and their parents. What wasn't featured in the commercial? Sprite's actual product, strangely enough. Calls for boycotts have already started online, and we'll have to wait and see whether this will turn into another Gillette fiasco and example of failed advertising (get woke, go broke!), or if pandering to progressive audiences will...
Ep 104 | Hollywood FAILS With Progressive Message: GET WOKE, GO BROKE
November 17, 2019 00:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBBatwoman, Ocean's 8, Ghostbusters, Terminator: Dark Fate... the list can go on and on. These woke installments of huge franchises have continuously underperformed. Is it true, as they claim, that these productions have failed because of a bigoted audience? Or alternatively, is this just bad writing combined with Hollywood's insistence on shoving their social justice worldview down our throats? Go to www.Kabbage.com and use code LAUREN to get a $100 credit on your first loan statement!
Ep 104 | Hollywood FAILS with Progressive Message: GET WOKE, GO BROKE
November 17, 2019 00:00 - 16 minutes"Batwoman," "Ocean's 8," "Ghostbusters," "Terminator: Dark Fate" ... the list can go on and on. These woke installments of huge franchises have continuously underperformed. Is it true, as they claim, that these productions have failed because of a bigoted audience? Or alternatively, is this just bad writing combined with Hollywood's insistence on shoving its social justice worldview down our throats? Go to www.Kabbage.com and use code LAUREN to get a $100 credit on your first loan statement!...
Ep 103 | GLORIFYING Obesity? BBC's 'Who Are You Calling Fat?'
November 14, 2019 03:18 - 1 hourIn this show, we take a look at the BBC's new series "Who Are You Calling Fat," which aims to promote body positivity and fat acceptance, but which some have accused of glorifying obesity and denying the health risks associated with being overweight. Then, Don Cherry is fired for statements about immigrants. Also, why communists don't understand economics, and how LGBT indoctrination among children is only getting worse. Get the smile you want with Candid's aligners. Go to http://candidco.co...
Ep 102 | NO NUT NOVEMBER: SEXIST & FAR-RIGHT?
November 12, 2019 00:00 - 17 minutesNo Nut November, the internet challenge where men abstain from sexual activity for an entire month, has gone viral. But a Rolling Stone article recently accused the movement of having ties to the far right and misogyny, and it’s far from the only publication to do so. Does NNN deserve the hate? Or is it a needed balance to our society’s over-reliance on pornography? Become a part of the FreedomWorks community! Text 'Lauren' to 52886. Enroll at Ashford University now by going to http://Ashfo...
Ep 101 | 'Let Wives CHEAT!' Says FEMINIST Author
November 10, 2019 00:00 - 16 minutesIn an interview with the Telegraph, Wednesday Martin encouraged husbands to let their wives cheat on them as a Christmas present, arguing that monogamy is harder for women than it is for men. This isn't the first time a major media outlet has touched on the subject of female infidelity. Are women really less suited for marriage than men? And why is there now a push to excuse women's infidelity? Go to www.BlackRifleCoffee.com/LAUREN and enter the code LAUREN for 20% OFF your first order! Get...
Ep 100 | RACIST Instructor EXPOSED at WSU in Anti-White Rant
November 05, 2019 00:00 - 17 minutesMichael Moreno, a student at Weber State University, recently released audio of his instructor, Ryan Wash, going on a strange, racist anti-white tirade in which he questioned the existence of space. As disappointing as it is, this is par for the course when it comes to the far-left's takeover of academia. Get your QUIP toothbrush and start brushing better TODAY. Go to https://getquip.com/chen to get your first refill for FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 99 | Katie Hill Plays VICTIM: Final Speech Resignation
November 02, 2019 23:00 - 11 minutesKatie Hill, the former congresswoman from California, was recently the victim of "revenge porn" when nude photos of her were posted online without her permission. As tragic as that was, the photos also drew to attention to her improper relationships with current and former staffers. In her resignation speech, Hill condemned misogyny and the leaked photos and evoked #MeToo-style rhetoric. But considering she resigned to avoid an ethics investigation, was this hypocritical? Learn more about you...
Ep 98 | VICE Promotes BUG S*X, Kanye Pushes GOD: WHICH WAY WESTERN YOUTH?
October 31, 2019 02:06 - 1 hourVice recently did a video exploring "formicophilia," which is a kink involving bugs, such as maggots and worms. Yes, really. In contrast to that, Kanye West finally released his gospel album "Jesus Is King" and is living a new Christian lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 97 | 'FILTHY CENTRIST SCUM': r/ENLIGHTENEDCENTRISM
October 26, 2019 23:00 - 15 minutesIn this episode, we take a look at the subreddit r/ENLIGHTENEDCENTRISM, a hub for far-left activity and calling everyone Nazis. Quip starts at just $25 and you'll get your first refill FREE at GETQUIP.com/CHEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 96 | FATHER LOSES 'TRANS' 7-Year-Old Son's CUSTODY
October 24, 2019 02:22 - 1 hourA Texas father is losing custody of his 7-year-old son James, who his mother insists is a trans girl named "Luna." Then, what being post-political means in a clown world gone crazy, and why Miley Cyrus is in trouble for saying "You don't have to be gay." And finally, several Pachamama idols that were in a Catholic church were thrown into the Tiber River. Some Catholics cheered this, others condemned it as "thievery," and many more wondered what they were doing in a church in the first place. ...
Ep 95 | 'NEW' Masculinity? GQ & Hannah Gadsby ROAST Men
October 21, 2019 23:00 - 15 minutesWhile you might think that Gentleman's Quarterly would be a bastion for the masculine in this era of feminism, in reality GQ has a very different idea. In its most recent edition, the "New Maculinity Edition," the magazine features pieces from "experts" on masculinity such as Hannah Gadsby, the feminist activist behind the infamous Netflix special "Nanette." Lauren weighs in on their ideas for this new masculinity. Protect your home with SimpliSafe! Get FREE shipping and a 60-day risk fre...
Ep 94 | EXTINCTION REBELLION: Train-Stopping Alarmists FAIL at Activism
October 19, 2019 23:00 - 13 minutesOver the past week environmental activists from the Extinction Rebellion movement have taken the internet by storm. Who exactly are these people, and what are they protesting for? And, why is it easy to imagine that they produce more methane than livestock? These and other important questions will be answered in this episode. Protect your online activity TODAY with ExpressVPN. Get 3 months FREE with a 1-year package at https://www.ExpressVPN.com/Lauren Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Ep 93 | Democrats BOW to the ALPHABET MAFIA (LGBTQ Activism)
October 17, 2019 01:56 - 1 hourWhether it's pronouns in their bios or even using the government to manipulate churches into accepting gay marriage, we take a look at how far Democrats like Beto O'Rourke, Kamal Harris, and Elizabeth Warren are going to please the LGBT lobby. Then, actress Gina Rodriguez is in trouble after saying the N-word on her Instagram story. Plus, Project Veritas exposes CNN's liberal bias. And finally, AOC cries over having children in a world faced with climate change. Go to www.Kabbage.com and us...
Ep 92 | The Rise of JORDAN PETERSON? Review & Retrospection
October 14, 2019 23:00 - 14 minutesThe documentary "The Rise of Jordan Peterson" was, unsurprisingly enough, the subject of controversy upon its release. Many theaters refused to show the film, and several screenings were also cancelled. Is the film what its critics paint it as? And after all the fame and contention, is Dr. Peterson as good (or as evil) as the public makes him out to be? Get your photo-ready smile by the holidays! Go to https://CandidCO.com/LAUREN and use code LAUREN to get $75 dollars off! Learn more about y...
Ep 91 | We Take University CONSENT Training
October 12, 2019 23:00 - 19 minutesOn this Saturday episode, Lauren and Liam take a Canadian university's mandatory sexual violence training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 90 | ANTIFA HARASSER'S Family THREATENED?
October 10, 2019 02:26 - 1 hourAlaa Alsoufi, the Antifa member and Syrian refugee identified harassing an elderly woman at a Hamilton event, apparently has parents who own a Syrian restaurant in Toronto. After his identity was made public, his family received threats, and they now are closing their restaurant, Soufi’s, due to safety concerns. Plus, Trisha Paytas comes out as a gay trans man and receives much backlash for it. Sweden has climbing unemployment, explosion, gunshot, and rape statistics in the wake of mass migr...
Ep 89 | MEN POOR, WOMEN HURT MOST: Career Women & 'Dating Down'
October 07, 2019 23:00 - 14 minutesThe Wall Street Journal and New York Post are just two publications that have recently published articles about the struggle career women (especially those in their 30s) are having trying to find partners as educated and financially successful as they are. It’s true that women outnumber men in college graduation rates, but is solely focusing on how this affects women’s dating lives missing the bigger picture? And are these career women justified in dismissing lower-earning men? Enroll at Ash...
Ep 88 | 'JOKER' Review: Sexist Incel Rage?
October 05, 2019 23:00 - 14 minutesThe newly released film "Joker" has been a source of controversy since well before its debut. Does the film glorify incel violence? Does it try to make viewers empathize with disenfranchised white males? And most importantly, is it worth a watch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 87 | Teacher FIRED for NOT USING TRANS PRONOUNS
October 03, 2019 02:06 - 58 minutesOne Virginia teacher was recently fired for refusing to refer to a trans student as "he" or "him." The teacher used the student's preferred first name and attempted to refrain from using pronouns altogether to avoid offending the student, but that wasn't good enough for the school's administration. The teacher is now suing the school for violating his religious freedom. Then, a story of a black girl having her dreadlocks cut by her white classmates at the school Karen Pence teaches at turns ...
Ep 86 | SEXUALIZED Instagram Star is SECRETLY 13?! Danielle Cohn
September 28, 2019 22:55 - 15 minutesDanielle Cohn is an Instagram influencer, musician, and YouTuber who’s come under fire for being too sexualized for a 15-year-old. What’s even more shocking is that a leaked birth certificate and post from her father claim that Danielle’s age is actually 13. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 85 | YAWN: Political CELEB EMMY Speeches — Trans Rights & Equal Pay
September 26, 2019 02:35 - 1 hourAt the Emmys, celebrities didn't shy away from bringing politics into the conversation. Patricia Arquette and Laverne Cox pushed trans activism, while Michelle Williams discussed the gender wage gap. Perhaps not coincidentally, ratings for the event were dismally low. ... Plus, The Young Turks defend cancel culture as "holding people responsible for bigotry." Then, Greta Thunberg pushes climate alarmism that seems out of touch with science, and Mattel launches a line of gender-fluid dolls. Le...
Ep 84 | TRASH: Women HITTING Men (Male Domestic Abuse)
September 23, 2019 23:00 - 16 minutesA recent viral Twitter video showed a man getting berated by a woman who appeared to be his girlfriend. Male domestic abuse victims don't often get a lot of attention, but in this video we take a look at the cultural attitudes and victim shaming that happens when men are hit by women. Can a man ever hit a woman? Even if it's in self-defense? Apparently, that's an offensive question to ask. Need a loan for your small business? Go to Kabbage.com to get started! Learn more about your ad choices...
Ep 83 | FAT LOVE: Plus-Size Activists Explain Fat Fornication
September 21, 2019 23:00 - 16 minutesDid you know it's wrong to not be attracted to fat people, but also wrong to be too attracted to them? Well, fat activists will tell you EXACTLY how you should love them. Go to CandidCO.com/LAUREN and use code LAUREN to get $75 OFF! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 82 | Lilly Singh's NEW WOKE Late-Night Show
September 19, 2019 01:55 - 58 minutesYouTuber Lilly Singh, known as "SuperWoman" online, recently debuted her late-night talk show, "A Little Late with Lilly Singh." Although media reviews have been glowing, the user response to her "woke" comedy and constant use of identity politics as a bisexual woman of color was less than stellar. Then, feminist writer Lauren Duca is chastised by her former students at NYU. Plus, critical reviews for the film "Joker" have ramped up in outrage over its allegedly "problematic" subject matter. ...
Ep 81 | 'SEX TRAINING' MANDATORY at USC for 'Affirmative Consent'
September 16, 2019 23:00 - 12 minutesUSC recently became the latest college to implement mandatory sex training classes on the concept of "affirmative consent," or a "yes means yes" approach to intercourse. Will these new programs help reduce instances of sexual violence, or are these classes merely setting standards of interactions for hook-up culture? ExpressVPN - 3 months FREE with a 1-year package: ExpressVPN.com/LAUREN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 80 | Zoe Quinn's #MeToo Story Crumbling? Professional Victim At It AGAIN!
September 14, 2019 23:00 - 17 minutesZoe Quinn, the infamous game developer, is best known from the GamerGate controversy. But she’s back in the news after posting a #MeToo statement online alleging abuse at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, Alec Holowka. The accusations resulted in Holowka’s firing, and days later news broke of his death from suicide, but now findings from the Post Millennial are calling into question the accuracy of her post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 79 | Mind-Boggling: 28-Week ELECTIVE Abortion in TEEN VOGUE?!
September 12, 2019 02:32 - 52 minutesThough some say purely elective late-term abortions are a myth from the pro-life lobby, one activist is sharing the story of her choosing to end her 28-week pregnancy in the hopes of making late-term abortions more accessible. And surprise, surprise, Teen Vogue is more than happy to give her a platform. Then, the Young Turks pick apart Tulsi Gabbard’s Dave Rubin appearance and say “ShE’s NoT a ReAl ProGrEsSiVe.” And finally, Bill Burr’s new politically incorrect special, Paper Tiger, is being...
Ep 78 | Is Chick-fil-A Anti-Gay? Toronto Protests
September 09, 2019 23:00 - 16 minutesThe opening of Chick-fil-A’s first Canadian restaurant in Toronto was greeted with protests. While the fast food chain has garnered a reputation for being "anti-gay," are there any merits to these claims? Or are we living in an age when merely being a Christian charity is enough to be labeled "homophobic"? Visit NetSuite.com/Lauren for your Free Guide! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 77 | 'America Is Becoming The HANDMAID'S TALE!' Claims AL JAZEERA
September 07, 2019 23:00 - 15 minutesAJ+'s Francesca Fiorentini claims that America is becoming a dystopia akin to The Handmaid's Tale, ruled by Christian nationalists. Is this true? Or is the Trump administration simply upholding religious freedom? And is it hypocritical to point fingers for religious extremism when being employed by Al Jazeera? Stream MOSUL today on iTunes or Amazon, or at mosul-film.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 76 | #MenAreTRASH Blames ALL Men for Rape? Extreme Feminism
September 05, 2019 03:08 - 56 minutesSouth African feminists are trying to raise awareness about gender-based violence with the movement #MenAreTrash, but for some reason, they aren't gaining any fans. Then, one environmentalist group says eight-year-olds should be allowed to vote (oh, and also that we should implement socialism). Plus, Kristen Stewart says her sexuality has excluded her from roles, and activists target a small business for hosting a political conference with conservatives (the horror!). Learn more about your ad...
Ep 75 | We're Getting GAYER? Environmental & Genetic Effects on Sexuality
September 02, 2019 23:10 - 16 minutesWhile the idea that you can choose your sexual orientation clashes with the scientific literature,the claim that your environment plays no role in your sexuality also seems to be patently untrue. Knowing this, is it even remotely surprising that young people are "getting gayer"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 74 | VICE Pushes Pedophile Acceptance
August 31, 2019 23:00 - 18 minutesVice becomes the latest outlet to push for destigmatizing pedophilia. Is this what's best for kids? Or is pedophilia the next wave of degeneracy that our godless will embrace? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 73 | DEGENERATE Celebrities: Hypersexualized, Pro-Migrant, Anti-Trump VMAs
August 29, 2019 04:06 - 50 minutesAt the VMAs this week, celebrities like Taylor Swift and Alison Brie put their pro-migrant, anti-Trump sentiments on full display and were also in close competition with each other to see who could be the most hypersexualized. Then, one intersectional feminist complains that her friends abandoned her when they refused to convert to social justice, plus Dave Chappelle’s new comedy special is delightfully anti-PC. And finally, feminists target a women’s shelter for not accepting trans women. Le...
Ep 72 | Heterosexuality 'Not Working'? POLITICAL LESBIANISM
August 26, 2019 23:00 - 13 minutesWhat do the recent mass shootings, Jeffrey Epstein, and Miley Cyrus' divorce all have in common? According to one article published by NBC News, the answer is that heterosexuality is a problem for women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 71 | Demographic Changes: The Uncomfortable Truth
August 24, 2019 23:00 - 14 minutesLauren tackles the daunting subject of demographic change. Is it real, and is it meaningful? Or is it just some white nationalist conspiracy theory? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 70 | Alyssa Milano SHOUTS Her ABORTIONS (TWO in ONE YEAR)
August 22, 2019 02:44 - 57 minutesFeminist advocate Alyssa Milano recently shared her experience getting two abortions in just one year on her podcast. Milano, known to be outspokenly pro-choice, said she has no regrets about her decision, but is her mentality dangerously close to using abortion as a form of birth control? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 69 | Populism in Canada: An Interview with Maxime Bernier
August 19, 2019 23:00 - 43 minutesToday we were joined in studio by Maxime Bernier, the founder and leader of the newly formed People's Party of Canada, a populist movement that seeks to maximize freedoms in Canada and encourage personal responsibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 68 | Rise of the Thots: Belle Delphine's Return
August 17, 2019 23:00 - 15 minutesBelle Delphine is the world’s most famous "thot," and after being banned from Instagram, it seems that she’s back. As the world waits to see what stunts she’ll pull next, we discuss how thots operate and why they’re seen as manipulative by an increasing number of men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 67 | Mia Khalifa: Behind the Sex Industry & Her Life Now
August 15, 2019 02:08 - 59 minutesThis week's podcast covers Mia Khalifa speaking out about the porn industry, Jeffrey Epstein's death, the latest incident in the train wreck that is "woke" Miley Cyrus, and more. Be sure not to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 66 | Why MEN Like YOUNGER Women: The TRUTH About AGING & Dating
August 12, 2019 23:00 - 16 minutesDo men go always go for younger women? And do women really like rich guys? In this video, we explore the cold truths about the dating world, and why, sadly, women do face a very real clock when it comes to dating, marriage, children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 65 | Trans Kids: Hormones, Surgery, and More (Julie Rei Goldstein Interview)
August 10, 2019 23:36 - 32 minutesIn this interview, activist Julie Rei Goldstein joins us to discuss her views on children transitioning gender, and what current medical practices say about diagnosing children with gender dysphoria and transitioning them both socially and medically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 64 | Tucker Carlson: 'WHITE SUPREMACY a HOAX'?
August 08, 2019 01:52 - 54 minutesTucker Carlson recently came under fire for suggesting the widespread hysteria over white supremacy in wake of the El Paso shooting is a hoax. Is he right? Are the media and the Left overplaying the threat that white nationalists pose, and their connection to Trump and Republicans, for political points? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 63 | Soph BANNED: The YouTuber They Don't Want You to Watch
August 05, 2019 23:00 - 15 minutesRecently another YouTube commentator was banned from the platform. And while this is now becoming a regular occurrence, the case of "Soph" is … different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 62 | RACISM Toward Robots? (Why Implicit Bias Is BS!)
August 03, 2019 23:36 - 15 minutesA recent CNN article reported on a study that claimed people show anti-black racial biases toward robots, just like they do for humans. Robots, however, do NOT have races, and the idea that many people just happen to have anti-black biases, as determined by Implicit Association Tests (IATs), is backed by questionable tests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices