Dave Rubin

In this episode, Zach talks with political commentator and comedian, Dave Rubin. They discuss the validation of Internet trolls, the connection between truth and humor, and the inconsistent idealism of the progressive movement. Dave shares his experience going on tour with outspoken cultural psychologist Jordan Peterson, and the way he learned that honest reflection leads to change through speaking with diverse people around the world. Other topics include a new sales pitch for conservatives based on fashion, and how Thanos is the poster child for what’s wrong with the left.

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Maziar Ghaderi

In this episode of Auxoro, Zach talks to Iranian musician Maziar about Iranian brain drain, their policing of the Internet, the erasure of individual liberties, and other ways its politics are failing in the climate of the 21st century. Maziar also talks about internet freedom, the problem of political sanctions, and The Rise of Jordan Peterson (2019), the documentary Maziar and his wife produced. Naturally, they also discuss funny funerals, which is a pretty good band name.

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