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 61 | Mario Lopez CAVES to Progressive OUTRAGE Over Trans Kids Comments
August 01, 2019 01:53 - 1 hourMario Lopez caused outrage online after he expressed critical views toward trans children, particularly trans three-year-olds. Despite his reasonable comments, he eventually apologized for offending progressive sensibilities. Then, Tulsi Gabbard sues Google after her campaign’s ad account is temporarily suspended. Plus, Alan Dershowitz raises eyebrows for not only his Epstein connection, but for vocally arguing to lower current age of consent. And finally, the Democratic 2020 presidential deb...
Ep 60 | Vox: No SEX TESTING in Sports!
July 29, 2019 23:00 - 14 minutesAccording to Vox, testosterone is not as important as it is made out to be by sports commissions. They released a video explaining why Caster Semenya, a gold medalist in the 2016 Olympics who has over triple the testosterone levels of most females, should not be banned from competing with women. But they conveniently left a few things out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 59 | Reddit Review: Woke Kids
July 28, 2019 14:00 - 17 minutesIn this episode we take a look at "woke kids," children whose parents are keen to indoctrinate them, lie about them, or use them as pawns in political games. In an era where everything is political, have we forgotten how to let kids be kids? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 58 | 'TRANS' PREDATOR Jessica Yaniv + Normalizing PEDOPHILIA
July 25, 2019 02:06 - 1 hourJessica Yaniv has been making headlines lately, most recently for a public Twitter spat with Lindsay Shepherd in which Shepherd was banned from the platform, but more disturbing are allegations of Yaniv's inappropriate behavior with minors. We also discuss State Rep. Erica Thomas' controversial story, where she claims to have been told to "go back to where you came from," the disturbing trend of attempting to normalize pedophilia, and fighting at Disneyland. Learn more about your ad choices....
Ep 57 | WHITE GUILT Classes: PAY for Your Privilege!
July 22, 2019 23:00 - 15 minutesUpper-class leftists have been quick to embrace the pseudo-scientific idea of "white privilege," projecting whatever personal guilt they feel onto people who share their skin tone. It should be no surprise that now the inventors of the white guilt narrative are offering expensive re-education courses for these wealthy whites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 56 | Miley Cyrus: VIRGINITY Is a Social Construct!
July 20, 2019 23:00 - 12 minutesThis episode, we shine the spotlight on Miley Cyrus. The once-respectable and wholesome "Hannah Montana" has slowly descended into leftist madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 55 | Michael Malice on Political Escalation PLUS Murder of Bianca Devins
July 18, 2019 03:21 - 1 hourBianca Devins was killed earlier this week, and the press was quick to report on her death. She was described as an "e-girl" and "influencer," and her killer was painted by some as a crazed fan or even "beta-orbiter." But her family and friends tell a very different story of what actually happened and who Bianca actually was. On a lighter note, Michael Malice joins the show to discuss his latest book, "The New Right," and why political escalation might be the best thing for us all right now....
Ep 54 | ANTIFA Targets ICE? Far-Left Political VIOLENCE
July 15, 2019 23:00 - 13 minutesFollowing a terrorist attack on an ICE facility by a self-proclaimed member of Antifa, the mainstream media has been strangely silent. Lauren breaks down why the violence is escalating and why the Left has been so lackluster in denouncing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 53 | Angry Bagel Boss Munchkin: 'Heightism' in Dating?
July 13, 2019 23:00 - 17 minutesIn a recent video gone viral, a vertically challenged customer at Bagel Boss becomes irate when an employee smiles at him wrong. His unjustified outburst and misogynist comments aside, was there some truth to his claim of being rejected by women solely for his height? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 52 | Tommy Robinson Seeks ASYLUM? Plus Tucker Carlson's Recent Controversy
July 11, 2019 02:16 - 1 hourTommy Robinson was recently convicted of contempt of court and is now asking for political asylum in the United States. Should Trump and the Republicans grant it to him? And does requesting it make him a hypocrite? Also, we cover topics like Tucker Carlson's comments on Ilhan Omar, asking your wife to lose weight, and the women's soccer team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 51 | Biggest Misconceptions About Christianity Feat. Girl Defined
July 08, 2019 23:00 - 20 minutesLauren is joined by the Girl Defined sisters to discuss what it really means — and doesn't mean — to be a Christian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 50 | Body Positivity Model PHOTOSHOPS Herself? Tess Holliday Hypocrisy
July 06, 2019 23:00 - 13 minutesPlus-sized body positivity model Tess Holliday is known for pioneering the #EffYourBeautyStandards and fat acceptance movements. But there’s a controversy over the presence of Photoshop in her photos. Is it hypocritical for someone to be for body positivity while also Photoshopping her flaws? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 49 | Alex Jones: America’s Most Censored Man
July 03, 2019 15:00 - 58 minutesIn this interview, Infowars' Alex Jones discusses the recent allegations against him, social media censorship, the headlines the media prints about him, and what makes him the most silenced man in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 48 | Is MARRIAGE Pointless for Us?
June 30, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutesIn this show, we discuss the current pushback against marriage, and answer your questions about why we’ve chosen to get married, despite the negative press! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 47 | Google EXPOSED: Censoring Conservatives to HURT TRUMP
June 27, 2019 03:51 - 1 hourOn Wednesday's live episode, Lauren gives her take on the recent Project Veritas secret recordings of a Google executive. Later in the show, she dives in to more Teen Vogue stories, the latest news in the border crisis, and Kim Kardashian's cultural appropriation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 46 | SNIVELLING Male Feminists Blame ALL Men for R*pe Culture
June 24, 2019 23:00 - 17 minutesMale feminist site The Good Men recently published an article asserting that ALL men are responsible for r*pe culture. In this video response, we ask why so many male feminists seem to be so creepy — and whether these individuals are simply committed to progressive third-wave feminism or are if there more opportunistic motives for embracing intersectionality. Much like the "beta" cuttlefish, the "male feminist" seeks to out-compete his more masculine counterparts through unconventional means...
Ep 45 | Immigration CRISIS: "Take MORE Migrants" Says U.N.
June 22, 2019 23:00 - 13 minutesUnder President Trump, America has finally begun to tighten its borders and reduce the amount of immigrant resettling that it does. This move has not gone over well with the United Nations, which has demanded that countries like Canada take even more refugees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 44 | KINKS at Pride Parades KID FRIENDLY? Plus, Bella Thorne's Nudes LEAKED?
June 20, 2019 02:54 - 59 minutesThe Huffington Post says kids can handle the "kinks" at pride parades. But are these events, which feature nudity and explicit sexual overtones, appropriate for minors? Plus, Bella Thorne's nude photos are leaked, and "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg seemingly blames Thorne for the incident. Is this victim-blaming for revenge p*rn? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 43 | SEXIST Ads BANNED from UK: No Gender Stereotypes
June 17, 2019 23:00 - 10 minutesThe U.K.'s "Advertising Standards Authority" has recently banned the use of gender stereotypes in ads. What exactly does this ban mean? And what does it say about the state of free speech in the United Kingdom? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 42 | Student KICKED OUT For Saying There Are Only 2 Genders
June 15, 2019 23:01 - 16 minutesA student in the U.K. was recently removed from class for stating that there are only two genders — an idea that the teacher found problematic and not inclusive. This is yet another wake-up call that we need to continue raising our voices on these issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 41 | Caleb Cain, CNN & NYT Smear "Right-Wing" YouTube
June 13, 2019 03:06 - 58 minutesThe New York Times and CNN are fawning about the alleged "de-radicalization" of former self-described trad-con Caleb Cain. Is YouTube to blame for his previously held views? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 40 | r/gatekeeping: Fandoms & Feminism
June 10, 2019 23:00 - 14 minutesThe phenomenon of gatekeeping is not new and in fact has some very practical uses, but it's well established that some fandoms and ideologies take it to the next level. Lauren explains why gatekeeping in this form can be so "problematic" — and cringey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 39 | CULTURE SHOCK: Teen Vogue's ADULT Content!?
June 09, 2019 19:00 - 15 minutesToday, Lauren takes a look into the magazine "Teen Vogue," a leftist rag aimed at teenage girls but delivering a VERY adult message. Listener discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 38 | Carlos Maza SUCCEEDS: YouTube PUNISHES Steven Crowder & More
June 06, 2019 02:09 - 1 hourCarlos Maza of Vox has been on a crusade to censor and ban Steven Crowder's YouTube channel. After first announcing it wouldn't ban Crowder's channel, YouTube just stated it would be demonetized. And later, although HBO's new show "Chernobyl" has received critical acclaim, it also sparked a discussion, not about nuclear energy, but on the similarities between the Soviet regime and ... Donald Trump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 37 | The Future Is Populism: Trump, Brexit & Immigration
June 03, 2019 23:00 - 14 minutes"Populism" is a term that has been the subject of much controversy in the past few years. But what exactly is it, and why is it just so appealing to Western voters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 36 | BuzzFeed: Women Are in DANGER!
June 01, 2019 23:00 - 14 minutesBuzzFeed recently covered a trend on social media in which some women shared their fears and anxieties about being potential victims of violence. Are women in Western societies safe in cities, at work, or even in their own homes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 35 | Stefan Molyneux on Immigration & Libertarianism PLUS Incel Surgeries?
May 30, 2019 03:18 - 1 hourIn this interview, Stefan Molyneux explains his views on immigration and libertarianism, as well as how atheism and Christianity are shaping the West. Plus: "Science" claims that childless, unmarried women are the happiest, and Lauren Southern's documentary "Borderless" is released. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 34 | Universal Basic Income & Automation Explained
May 28, 2019 23:00 - 20 minutesAs society becomes more anxious about automation and its impact on employment levels, discussion about "universal basic income" has become commonplace. So what exactly is universal basic income, and can it remedy the future we fear? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 33 | 'Game of Thrones': TOXIC Fandom or Bad Writing?
May 25, 2019 23:22 - 16 minutes"Game of Thrones'" final season was eagerly awaited by many for so long, only to leave almost everyone feeling disappointed. Many people have pointed to the writers as the culprits for the show's lackluster ending, but some of the show's members have said that it's the toxic fandom that is wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 32 | Dave Rubin, Happy Housewives & Milkshakes of War
May 23, 2019 02:50 - 1 hourIn this show, we are joined by Dave Rubin to talk about almost interviewing Pete Buttigieg and criticism for being "too conservative." But for starters: Housewives who are religious and conservative are apparently the happiest, milkshake assaults in the UK, and the engagement ring debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 31 | CANCEL Culture & the Politics of Schadenfreude
May 20, 2019 23:00 - 15 minutesIn this rant, we look at how the James Charles-Tati Westbrook drama exploded and how toxic cancel culture is in the commentary community. Shadenfreude is a powerful emotion, but maybe cancel culture needs to be canceled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 30 | SAT Adversity Score: Racist Oppression Points?
May 18, 2019 23:00 - 11 minutesRecently, the College Board announced that it will be adding an additional "adversity score" for everyone taking the SAT. What does this mean? Is it just another way to racially discriminate against some college applicants, or might it be a step in the right direction? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 29 | Caolan Robertson, Clown World UK, and Why Daenerys Was Always Bad
May 16, 2019 02:43 - 1 hourCaolan Robertson joins for an interview about the film 'You Can't Watch This' and the realities of online social media censorship. But first, a Harvard dean is dismissed for serving as Harvey Weinstein's defense counsel, the UK brings charges against Tommy Robinson, and why Daenerys has always been a villain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 28 | 'You Can't Watch This': Movie Review
May 14, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutesThe film 'You Can't Watch This' puts a spotlight on the censorship of conservative voices by social media corporations. But is this movie actually worth a watch? Lauren speaks her mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 27 | Alyssa Milano SEX STRIKE?! Feminist Abstinence
May 14, 2019 00:30 - 15 minutesThere's a been a recent trend in American of states trying to pass legislation that would limit what kind of abortions are legal. To Alyssa Milano, there's only one logical reaction to this: SEX STRIKE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 26 | Correcting Political Correctness: Panel with Maxime Bernier
May 12, 2019 21:30 - 25 minutesLauren was featured on a panel on May 2 in Toronto to talk about free speech and political correctness with the leader of the People's Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier. Lawyer Jared Brown and Bruce Pardy, professor of law at Queen's University, joined the discussion as well. This episode features a condensed version of the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 25 | Sargon of Akkad on Running for Office PLUS Brian Sims & Are Bisexuals Gay Enough?
May 09, 2019 03:24 - 1 hourI interview Sargon of Akkad (Carl Benjamin) about his campaign with UKIP for MEP. But for starters, Brian Sims targets pro-life protesters, cousin-dating raises eyebrows, and bisexuals get left out of the LGBT community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 24 | Big Tech is ERASING Conservatism & You're Next
May 06, 2019 23:30 - 17 minutesSocial media bias is out of control. Facebook and Instagram banned Paul Joseph Watson, Milo Yiannopoulos, Laura Loomer, and Alex Jones. Conservatives debate how to handle the censorship, but for the sake of democracy and elections, action is needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 23 | The COST of 'FREE' College
May 04, 2019 23:00 - 12 minutesWe know that America is one of the most expensive places to pursue higher education, but why is that the case? What would happen if we just made college "free"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 22 | Tim Pool & Bill Ottman on Tech Censorship PLUS Sexy Burkinis & 'Game of Thrones'
May 02, 2019 02:15 - 1 hourWe interview Tim Pool & Bill Ottman about Twitter & Facebook censorship, PLUS Sports Illustrated features a woman in a burkini, Jacob Wohl allegedly gets caught attempting to falsify allegations, and "Game of Thrones" is mean to immigrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 21 | "Not Like Other Girls" — Women Hating Women
April 29, 2019 23:00 - 14 minutesAfter the release of Taylor Swift's latest track, "Me!", one can't help but notice a trend in how some women present themselves. Is this something new? Or is it part of an age-old evolutionary competition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 20 | Is College Worth It? Tuition & Debt
April 27, 2019 23:00 - 15 minutesOne of the biggest decisions that a young person can make is whether or not to go to college. Today, more and more students are enrolling in higher education - and in many cases seeing somewhat of a diminishing return. With rising tuitions in mind, we have to ask: is college worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 19 | Prisoners Voting, 'Color Blindness' & Lauren Southern Interview
April 25, 2019 02:46 - 55 minutesIn our interview, Lauren Southern discusses her upcoming film "Borderless" and the human smuggling she discovered. Plus, Bernie Sanders advocates for prisoners voting, and why treating all races equally is, apparently, racist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 18 | Why Christian Persecution is Ignored
April 23, 2019 23:00 - 12 minutesOn Easter Sunday a coordinated attack was carried out against Christians in Sri Lanka, killing over 300 people. While such devastating events normally inspire political displays of virtue to the targeted groups, left-wing politicians seem to be more guarded with their words this time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 17 | Media Matters: Lies and Slander
April 20, 2019 23:00 - 16 minutesIt's true that misinformation in the media has become a huge problem, one certainly worth addressing. But could Media Matters, a watchdog group that aims to "correct conservative misinformation in the U.S. media," be the most ironic example of left-wing fake news and smear tactics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 16 | Ben Shapiro on Western Faith & Avi Yemini's Deportation!
April 18, 2019 02:22 - 1 hourWe interview Ben Shapiro on his 2019 book "The Right Side of History," plus Avi Yemini tells us about exposing Jim Jefferies and his recent deportation from the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 15 | CBS Actually Promotes POLITICAL VIOLENCE
April 15, 2019 23:00 - 12 minutesOver the weekend, CBS released a now-deleted promotion for one of its shows, "The Good Fight," that appeared to advocate for the use of political violence. Is it okay to punch people with "unacceptable" political opinions? And is it okay for a huge multimedia network to support such actions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 14 | Julian Assange: Hero or Villain? What You Should Know
April 15, 2019 19:45 - 26 minutesIn this special episode, we explore the history of WikiLeaks and its enigmatic founder, Julian Assange. From criticisms of journalistic ethics to criminal charges, we try to answer whether Assange is the hero or villain people are making him out to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 13 | Tommy Robinson Interview, "Nazi" Clown Meme & Candace Goes to Congress!
April 11, 2019 02:24 - 1 hourWe interview Tommy Robinson about how he exposed the BBC and was banned from Facebook. Plus, why the Left doesn't understand the clown, Pepe, or "It's OK to be white" memes, and what happened when Candace Owens testified before Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 12 | White Liberals Now More WOKE than POC?
April 08, 2019 23:00 - 15 minutesA recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center found that white liberals believe that systemic racism is a bigger problem for minorities in America than even the minorities themselves do. These liberals are also the most supportive of legislation to correct these "inequalities." Could their worldview be skewed by their comfortable lives in their gated communities? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices