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Is politics ruining #StarWars? Are activists taking the joy out of the galaxy far, far away? For this year's #MayThe4thBeWithYou, Stephen Kent, host of "Right Now" and author of the upcoming book "How The Force Can Fix The World: Lessons On Life, Liberty And Happiness From A Galaxy Far, Far Away," offers some straight talk about what's great about George Lucas' epic saga, and why so many its core values are incorruptible. “Star Wars creators may practice #cancelculture, but they can’t change that Star Wars is about the road to REDEMPTION, even for those who’ve done terrible things and don’t deserve it,” says Kent. “ It’s about EMPATHY, and overcoming incredible bias or even seeing beyond masks...to humanize people that we’re afraid of. Star Wars is about HOPE.” Subscribe to Rightly to check out the new episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent." Make sure to follow Rightly's social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/ Keep up with Stephen’s book: https://politicizeme.substack.com/ Listen to Stephen Kent's podcast "Beltway Banthas: Star Wars, Politics, and more": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... #StarWarsDay #MaytheFourthBeWithYou #TheLastJedi

Does woke capitalism help or hurt a company's bottom line? Do we even have true capitalism or free markets anymore? On "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Shoshana Weissmann and Hannah Cox of the Foundation for Economic Education for a discussion about woke capitalism, if it works, and if it's here to stay. Watch as they discuss how to identify if a brand's political standpoints are authentic or mere performance activism, why we need to chill out over the tech monopoly fearmongering, and how we can work to keep cronyism out of Congress. Make sure to subscribe to the Rightly YouTube channel for more engaging and insightful content. ---- Content of This Episode ---- 00:00​​​​​​ Episode Start 00:04​ How woke works 02:25​ Meet rabid capitalist Hannah Cox 03:00​ What is “woke capitalism” anyway? 07:30​ Brand loyalty or tribalism 10:08​ We’re all NASCAR drivers now 13:05​ Performative corporate activism 18:32​ Go woke or go broke? Nah 21:58​ Republicans distancing from corporate America 28:05​ Stephen sneaks in a Star Wars reference 32:48​ Libertarians and corporate totalitarianism 35:06​ Enough of the moral panic already 39:15​ A trend or entrenched? 40:05​ Positively! ---- Reading List ---- Is Woke Capitalism Profitable? (Quillette) https://quillette.com/2020/07/21/is-w...​ Woke capitalism is a menace to democracy (Spiked) https://www.spiked-online.com/2021/04...​ Your Woke Money Is No Good Here (The Wall Street Journal) https://www.wsj.com/articles/your-wok...​ Mr. President, your misinformation on Georgia's voting law is dangerous (Washington Post) https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinio...​ How Capitalism Drives Cancel Culture (The Atlantic) https://www.theatlantic.com/internati...​ Woke Capitalism At Its Nastiest (The American Conservative) https://www.theamericanconservative.c...​ The Rise of Woke Capital (The New York Times) https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/28/op...​ Is Coke Rethinking Woke? (National Review) https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/0...​ ---- Plugs for our guest ---- Follow Hannah Cox: Articles for the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE): https://fee.org/people/hannah-cox/​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HannahCox7​ Follow Shoshana Weissmann: https://twitter.com/senatorshoshana​ #capitalism​ #congress​ #economy

The US Supreme Court will be taking on a case that could expand the right for Americans to carry concealed weapons outside of their home. But how did our gun legislation get to its current state? Stephen Kent is joined by Matthew Larosiere, the Director of Legal Policy at the Firearms Policy Coalition, and Olivia Rondeau, a YouTuber and Conservatarian, to discuss not only the potential implications of the Supreme Court's ruling, but the mishmashed logic behind #guncontrol, the common misunderstandings surrounding the #SecondAmendment, and how authorities are interpreting and #policing our current gun legislation. Watch their discussion and make sure to subscribe and tune in to a new episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent" on Thursday. ---- Content of This Episode ---- 00:00​​​​ Episode Start 00:05 Supreme Court breaks silence on 2nd Amendment 00:57 What this case is all about 02:40 Why SCOTUS is finally getting involved 04:35 Intent of 2nd Amendment 05:29 What if everyone was “strapped”? 07:35 How New York gamed the system 10:55 Wide impact of narrow ruling 11:54 How we got here ---- Plugs for our guests ---- Follow Matthew Larosiere and Olivia Rondeau on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattLaAtLaw https://twitter.com/rondeaulivia

How should we approach politics? As a game, as sports, as an engineering problem, or as a religion? On a new “Right Now with Stephen Kent,” political comedian Andrew Heaton discusses with Stephen Kent and co-host Shoshana Weissman how more Americans diverting their spiritual energies away from churches and mosques into more secular arenas like activism and politics. Make sure to watch the new episode and follow Rightly's social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/​ Episode link: https://youtu.be/Ig5-MxmRbcE

Andrew Heaton is something, well, of a godless Libertarian. But the political comedian isn't on the same page with his Libertarian peers on the belief that personal fulfillment comes from being an individual. “Meaning in life comes from the group. It comes from being part of something bigger than yourself,” Heaton says during his discussion with Stephen Kent and Shoshana Weissmann. You can watch their discussion on religion and politics in a new episode of “Right Now with Stephen Kent.” Make sure to watch the new episode and follow Rightly's social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/​​ Episode link: https://youtu.be/Ig5-MxmRbcE

No likes on Instagram? No problem! The social media platform is piloting a function that allows a small batch of users to hide likes on their videos and photos. While some may be wary of giving up their Insta likes, Stephen Kent emphasizes that this move is a good thing. It will help make Instagram a space to commune with friends and loved ones, not a place where you're always being drafted into the Hunger Games of social approval. Make sure to watch the new episode and follow Rightly's social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/​​ Full episode: https://youtu.be/0Xir-fhhdAA

What qualifies a gun violence event as a mass shooting? More than that, what person or which authority gets to claim that something is a mass shooting or not? On "Right Now with Stephen Kent" this week, Stephen discusses the troubling trend of media outlets like CNN suggesting that smaller instances of gun violence are now mass shootings, a term that was once associated with tragedies like Columbine, Sandy Hook, Las Vegas, FedEx, and the Aurora theater shooting. Watch as Stephen explains how the media narrative on mass shootings has evolved and become distorted over time. Make sure to watch the new episode and follow Rightly's social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/​​ Episode link: https://youtu.be/0Xir-fhhdAA

#CancelCulture is a scary phenomenon. But there are ways to avoid it. On "Right Now with Stephen Kent," YouTuber Gothix talks about some of the techniques and methods people use when participating in online mobs, how there are often lies and defamation in #CancelCulture attacks, and how to address the criticism from those participating in it. Make sure to watch the new episode and follow Rightly's social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/​​ Episode link: https://youtu.be/0Xir-fhhdAA

#CancelCulture is, in fact, real. But not many people are actually aware of what fuels this online phenomenon. On "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Gothix explains how people participating in #CancelCulture and online mobs tend to have a "Hero Complex," where they feel that they are helping in some way, but are unable to self-analyze and see that their actions are harmful. Make sure to watch the new episode and follow Rightly's social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/​​ Episode link: https://youtu.be/0Xir-fhhdAA

#Marijuana has been decriminalized in several US states. That doesn't mean that it's legal. In this bonus interview from "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Jacob Rich, a health care and drug policy analyst, speaks with Stephen Kent on why marijuana has yet to be legalized despite support from both Democrats and Republicans, why President Joe #Biden is still opposed to legalizing marijuana, and what a path to #MarijuanaLegalization could look like. ---- Content of This Episode ---- 00:00​​ Episode Start 00:03 Happy #420day 00:40 Welcome Jacob Rich 01:08 The marijuana legalization battles that are behind us 02:48 Need for a nationalized solution 03:28 Fun facts about Timothy Leary 04:50 Not your granddad's marijuana 06:35 A path to legalization 07:04 Pot potency will self-regulate 09:53 Banking on the cannabis industry 11:22 A taxing issue ---- Plugs for our guest ----- Follow Jacob James Rich on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jacobjamesrich

Does Karl Marx need a ReMax agent? Patrisse Khan-Cullors, a self-described Marxist activist and co-founder of #BlackLivesMatter, is being criticized across the internet for her recent spending of $3.2 million on real estate. Her most expensive purchase? A $1.4 million home near the wealthy city of Malibu, California. Stephen Kent and Shoshana Weissmann break down the viral discussion surrounding Khan-Cullors’ expensive land grab and how it does sometimes pay to be a socialist. Make sure to watch the new episode and follow Rightly's social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/​ Episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig5-MxmRbcE

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said no to vaccine passports, giving residents of the Sunshine State greater ability to visit stores and restaurants, regardless of whether they’ve received a Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, or Moderna vaccine for COVID-19. Stephen Kent is on board with the governor’s decision, while Shoshana Weissmann has her own thoughts. Make sure to watch the new episode and follow Rightly's social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/​ Episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig5-MxmRbcE

Attention Libertarians: Andrew Heaton is not the pope of libertarianism, nor is Stephen Kent. On a new episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Heaton, Kent, and Shoshana Weissmann discuss the strange, increasing tendency for members of political parties to view not only their political beliefs as absolute doctrine but to look at their leaders as messiah figures. Make sure to watch the new episode and follow Rightly's social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/​​ Episode link: https://youtu.be/Ig5-MxmRbcE

John Boehner is BACK, baby! On "Right Now with Stephen Kent" this week, Stephen and Wadi Gaitan of The LIBRE Initiative pop the cork and dim the lights to sort through the viral buzz hovering over Boehner's new book, "On The House: A Washington Memoir." Watch as they discuss Boehner's legacy and achievements, and how the lawmaking process shifted after his departure from Congress. Make sure to watch the new episode and follow Rightly's social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/​ Episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf6tiYtpcbM

There are two very different narratives about what is happening at the US-Mexico border right now. Both of them are fueled by political motives, and neither of them accurately reflect the reality of the current immigration system. On "Right Now with Stephen Kent" this week, Liz Wolfe, a Staff Editor at Reason, spoke about her own personal experiences living in Texas and how few have a firm understanding of what it is like to not only navigate across the border, but live near it. Using data and research provided by The Narratives Project, Liz and Stephen examine the crucial context missing from the immigration debate. Make sure to watch the new episode and follow Rightly's social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/ Full episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYF4y3jSucg

Marvel's Avengers don't make money?!? Stephen Kent and Brad Polumbo have some tips for the volunteer team. Captain America should start a GoFundMe, and Hulk should smash out a weekly Substack. On "Right Now with Stephen Kent" this week, guest Zaid Jilani joins to talk about the viral scene from "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" in which Anthony Mackie's character has trouble qualifying for a bank loan. Despite, you know, how he had been dead for five years and helped save the world and all. Make sure to watch the new episode and follow Rightly's social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/

Think those Tom Cruise deepfake videos are hilarious? Chris Ume, the creator of them, wants you to be more concerned. A celebrated A.I. artist, Ume sat down with host Stephen Kent and co-host Shoshana Weissman to discuss deepfakes, South Park, and how you can spot a fake video. Catch their full interview above and make sure to follow Rightly on our social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/

Sorry Pete Buttigieg and Gen Z, your dreams for high-speed rail simply won't work. In this clip from the new episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," host Stephen Kent and co-host Shoshana Weissmann discuss the US high-speed rail map that has been going viral on social media. Make sure to watch the full episode and follow us on social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/

Six Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published due to racist and incentive imagery. While some responses have been charged, others have been more humorous. In this clip from Thursday's new episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen co-host Brad Polumbo share their favorite Seuss tweets. Make sure to watch the full episode on YouTube and follow Rightly's social pages below:

"Avatar: The Last Airbender" is coming back in a big way, and Stephen Kent, Brad Polumbo, and Spencer Klavan are more than excited. In this clip from the latest episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Kent, Polumbo, and Klavan geek out on their shared airbending love and how the show relates to our current political landscape. Make sure to watch new episodes of "Right Now with Stephen Kent" every Thursday and follow us on social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/

"Make America Great Again" is the proud rallying cry of many Trump supporters across the US. Spencer Klavan, host of the Young Heretics podcast, goes a step further and asks what is the America we're trying to make great again. "What is the thing that we felt the deep sense of loss about? Because a lot of that loss was deeply felt but now needs to be articulated in a more precise way," Klavan said." Klavan dives into this issue with host Stephen Kent and co-host Brad Polumbo on Thursday's all-new episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent." Make sure to watch it on YouTube and to follow Righty's social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rightlyaj​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/

Where is the future for Republicans? According to Albert Eisenberg, it rests in the working-class people of color, the individuals who "comprise an enormous leg of the Democratic constituency and yet have no voice in the party whatsoever." Eisenberg, a political entrepreneur and campaign consultant, is the guest on the inaugural episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," a new show that tackles the most relevant and pressing issues facing democracy today. Watch the full episode as host Stephen Kent, co-host Shoshana Weissmann, and Eisenberg offer their takes on the latest in the American political zeitgeist. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch new episodes of "Right Now with Stephen Kent" each Thursday, and make sure to follow us on social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rightlyaj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/

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Stephen Kent, a leader at Young Voices since 2017, hosts the inaugural episode of Right Now, the first show from Rightly. Co-host Shoshana Weissmann and guest Albert Eisenberg talk with Stephen about the future of the Republican party and opportunities for it to expand. ---Content of this Episode --- 00:00 Why it’s time for “Right Now” 04:30 Remember the Tea Party? 09:15 GOP disconnect 12:29 Millennial & Gen Z politics 15:52 Hidden tribes 23:00 Opportunities for GOP 35:30 Fashion! 43:31 Gen Z’s American Dream 46:20 Positive trends --- Plugs for our guest and Co-host Albert Eisenberg https://broadandliberty.com/author/aeisenberg/ Shoshana Weissmann https://www.rstreet.org/team/shoshana-weissmann/ -- Reading List for the Episode -- Walton Family Foundation Report on Gen Z and the American Dream https://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/about-us/newsroom/new-research-reveals-millennials-and-generation-z-believe-american-dream-is-possible A Time to Build by Yuval Levin https://www.basicbooks.com/contributor/yuval-levin/ The Capitalist Joys of Animal Crossing (Medium) https://medium.com/@mnolangray/the-capitalist-joys-of-animal-crossing-b95f9e5770d5

What is there to be hopeful for in our politics? And what do "Star Wars" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender" have to do with it? Watch as Stephen Kent, co-host Brad Polumbo, and guest Spencer Klavan discuss if we're going to rally around a politics of hope. ---- Content of This Episode ---- 0:00 Intro 2:30 Meet our guest Spencer Klavan 22:30 "Lord of The Rings" in our discourse 30:04 Is there a "common good?" 33:20 "Avatar: The Last Airbender" riff 35:45 Feedback from viewers 39:50 Reasons to be cheerful ----- Episode Reading List ---- Against the Blackpill (The American Mind) https://americanmind.org/salvo/against-the-blackpill/ Nickelodeon creates Avatar Studios to create new Avatar, Legend of Korra content (The Verge) https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/24/22297512/avatar-last-airbender-korra-studios-paramount-plus-streaming-netflix The Flight 93 Essay (Claremont Review of Books) https://claremontreviewofbooks.com/digital/the-flight-93-election/ A critique of the Flight 93 mindset by Conor Friedersdorf (The Atlantic) https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/09/an-attack-on-founding-principles-at-the-claremont-institute/499094/ Can Libertarian and Conservatives keep work together? Fusionism explained by Stephanie Slade (Reason) https://reason.com/2021/02/10/is-there-a-future-for-fusionism/ Government, Lord of the Rings and wielding the Ring of Power (Townhall) https://finance.townhall.com/columnists/rogermckinney/2019/10/15/political-power-is-the-ring-that-should-be-destroyed-n2554744 Rush Limbaugh and generational politics of despair (The Dispatch) https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/rush-limbaugh-and-the-rights-generational George Washington and calming the Newburgh Conspiracy https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/george-washington-calms-down-the-newburgh-conspiracy ---- Plugs for Our Guests --- Subscribe to Young Heretics with Spencer Klavan: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqj2go45P8ase0ISG1iwig