On cockroaches and cancellation (w/ James Dreyfus)
How ideology is spoiling the arts
Actor James Dreyfus joins Jo Bartosch to discuss the gender wars, cancel culture and the stifling of individuality in art.
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Ideas that deserve discussion, not cancellation
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Grab some popcorn and prepare to scream
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