In the first of this two-part series, Aidan and Ash navigate the most controversial topic in America: Political Correctness. In part one, they argue there are five problems that underpin the growing divisiveness in America resulting from political correctness. After defining each problem, Ash and Aidan draw straws and debate the pros and cons of political correctness in society today. All in this week’s episode of Hold Me Back. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.
Political Correctness, Part 1
In the first of this two-part series, Aidan and Ash navigate the most controversial topic in America: Political Correctness. In part one, they argue there are five problems that underpin the growing divisiveness in America resulting from political correctness. After defining each problem, Ash and Aidan draw straws and debate the pros and cons of political correctness in society today. Even with the fear of being “canceled” looming large, the boys battle their respective positions valiantly, and learn to confront their own beliefs and biases in the process. This episode covers everything from the upside & downside of politically correct to being canceled. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- What is cancel culture?
- Where did the topic of political correctness come from?
- What are the 5 problems with political correctness?
- Should the meteorologist have gotten fired?
- Where did preferred pronouns come from?
- What is the “Hidden Tribes” study?
- Why did Nike sign Colin Kaepernick?
- What does Ash say that reminds Aidan of Lord Farquaad?
Who was more convincing: Aidan or Ash? Vote at the bottom of this post.
Enjoy the show! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.
Show Notes
- Intro to Political Correctness
- [0:17] This episode of Hold Me Back is brought to you by Shutterfly. Go to Shutterfly.com and use the promo code: holdmeback for 40% off your order
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- [1:48] Welcome to Hold Me Back
- [1:52] Meet Aidan (Gen Z) & Ash (Gen X)
- [2:06] Where did the topic of political correctness (PC) come from?
- [2:57] What is cancel culture?
- [4:05] “Fired weatherman accused of using racial slur says he didn’t even know what he said“
- [5:03] “Weatherman Fired for Using Same Slur as ESPN Broadcaster Who Kept Job“
- [5:22] “Meteorologist fired for using racist slur for Martin Luther King Jr. says it was an accident“
- [6:07] Twitter
- [7:41] Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, Nancy Pelosi, Bernie Sanders, Alex Jones, Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, Kanye, Kardashians, Ben Shapiro, Chrissy Teigen, Mark Zuckerberg, FOX, CNN, Jared Leto, Oscars, Joaquin Phoenix
- [8:08] Millennials
- [9:08] Awakenings
- [9:28] What are the 5 problems with political correctness?
[10:49] This episode of Hold Me Back is brought to you by Motto. Get started with Motto at Aspen Dental or MottoAligners.com - The 5 Problems with Political Correctness
- [11:42] What is the 1st problem with political correctness?
- [12:15] “Trevor Noah: The 60 Minutes Interview“
- [13:41] Preferred Pronouns
- [14:18] Social Media
- [14:27] What is the 2nd problem with political correctness?
- [15:12] “Hidden Tribes: A Study of America’s Polarized Landscape“
- [17:07] What is the 3rd problem with political correctness?
- [19:00] Harrison Bergeron
- [21:00] What is the 4th problem with political correctness?
- [22:54] The Constitution
- [23:51] Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- [24:02] “Behind Nike’s Decision to Stand by Colin Kaepernick“
- [25:34] What is the 5th problem with political correctness?
- [26:12] Hold Me Back Podcast #8: Think For Yourself, Part 1: Battling Misinformation With Guest Dr. Alex Lickerman, M.D. & Hold Me Back Podcast #9: Think For Yourself, Part 2: Overcoming Our Biases Through Critical Thinking
- [26:48] COVID-19 Vaccine
- [27:04] This episode of Hold Me Back is brought to you by Shutterfly. Go to Shutterfly.com and use the promo code: holdmeback for 40% off your order
- Pros & Cons of Political Correctness
- [28:42] Disclaimer: We’re playing roles here, not our actual beliefs
- [29:55] “Jordan Peterson Defines Political Correctness – Nails It!“
- [32:48] George Carlin
- [33:52] “The American President – finale speech“
- [35:53] Black Lives Matter (BLM)
- [38:02] Psychology
- [39:08] Lord Farquaad
- [40:58] “Real Time with Bill Maher: New Rule – Learn How to Take a Joke (HBO)“
- [43:49] Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld
- [46:23] Call of Duty (COD)
- [47:19] Civil Rights Movement
- [48:44] Progressivism
- [50:25] First Amendment
- [53:24] Thank you for listening! Follow Hold Me Back on HoldMeBack.com and on Instagram & Facebook
- [53:34] Leave us a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts
- [53:40] Who was more convincing: Aidan or Ash? Vote below
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WHAT IS HOLD ME BACK?
Gen X and Gen Z live together, but we occupy different worlds. As the generational gap widens and conventional wisdom on parenting and education fails, is it even possible to understand one another? In this unique son-and-father podcast, Aidan & Ash ElDifrawi hash out a new contract between generations, forcing them to violate comfort zones on today’s most charged topics: social media and screen time, bullying and loneliness, inequality and privilege, sex and drugs, education and etiquette, even politics, religion, and sports. All to uncover a path toward greater harmony and a hopeful future for the next generation.