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Let's get this straight: Cancel Culture is real. Online mobs are dangerous. And people need to know what to do to help avoid them. On a new episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Gothix, a popular YouTuber and host of the new Right Now series "Cancel This!", to discuss mob mentality, growing wokeism in Marvel, Star Wars, and other pop culture entities, if conservatism is the new counter-culture, her own experiences surviving and growing from Cancel Culture and online harassment, and what can be done (if anything) to make the internet a more civil place. Subscribe to Rightly and catch more details about the episode below. Make sure to sign up for Unfettered, our new newsletter, available now. Newsletter signup: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/rightlyaj/issues/right-now-unfettered-7-30-707627 ---- Content of This Episode ---- 00:00 Episode start 00:05 We’re growing! 01:35 The sights & smells of Washington, D.C. 03:08 The tale of Gothix & Twitch 07:26 Gothix does not consent to being canceled 12:49 Press “1” for customer service 16:00 How to succeed on Twitch without really trying (Hint: you have to really try) 17:44 The Stoics – not the ‘60s band 22:50 Influences 27:45 Conservatives are counterculture 31:04 Where’s the offramp? 37:25 Where Gothix gets her strength 40:14 A sly promo for “Cancel This!” 41:07 What’s next for Gothix ---- Plugs for our guest ---- Gothix: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GothixTV/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gothixTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gothixtv/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gothixtv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gothixtv Check out the latest episode of "Cancel This!": https://youtu.be/Mizo79FyieQ #CancelCulture #Conservative

Does chaos ultimately triumph over order? Should our society place greater value on individual rights vs. collectivism? And what does this have to do with Marvel's "Loki?" In this bonus segment from "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Brian Nichols of the Libertarian Podcast Network for a conversation about the political themes behind the Disney Plus hit and what the power dynamics behind the Time Variance Authority can teach us about our own government. --- Content of This Episode ---- 00:00 Episode start 00:05 Why Stephen likes “Loki” even though he’s not a fan of the MCU 02:08 There will be spoilers! You’ve been warned 02:20 Stephen & Brian on “Loki’s” Libertarian themes 03:55 Bureaucrats are bureaucrats, regardless of the timeline 05:29 Libertarians’ communications problem 07:19 The façade of the TVA’s authoritarian aesthetic 11:00 How Loki becomes a better demigod – and you can too 12:15 The authoritarian problem throughout popular culture 13:45 Individuals and non-essential variants 15:07 Can’t not talk about Star Wars Make sure to subscribe to Rightly and follow us our social pages below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rightlyaj #Loki #Disney #Marvel

There's no top-down solution to the growing influence of socialism in the US. Meaningful change can only happen if individuals fight for it, says Daniel Di Martino. A policy analyst and the guest this week on "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Di Martino has experienced the hazards of socialist regimes firsthand. In a wide-ranging conversation, Kent and Di Martino discuss the government policies and inequality fueling the Cuba protests; Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the growing popularity of socialism in the United States; and what people, not governments, can and should do to make a difference. Subscribe to Rightly to watch their conversation and find out more details about the episode below. --- Content of This Episode ---- 00:00 Episode start 00:25 Say hello to Daniel Di Martino! 03:33 Why Latin American immigrants need to pass down traditions 07:20 Why there are no Venezuelan "refugees" 10:26 The motivations behind socialism in the US 17:20 What's actually going on with #SOSCUBA? 22:43 How the Cuban economy works 25:25 Is Mia Khalifa the leader of Cuba's second revolution? 30:14 What do Bernie Sanders, Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Ayanna Presley have to say? 33:15 Daniel's thoughts on the Cuban embargo 34:52 The dangers of American socialism 39:16 Policies of the past won't help us in the future 40:26 Good news for jobseekers! ---- Reading List ---- Pro-Freedom Cuban Protesters Storm Communist Offices, Flip ‘National Revolutionary Police’ Cars: Reports (Daily Wire) https://www.dailywire.com/news/pro-freedom-cuban-protesters-storm-communist-offices-flip-national-revolutionary-police-cars-reports For some community members, ‘Latinx’ misses the mark (MPR News) https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/07/08/for-some-community-members-latinx-misses-the-mark Leaders From America’s Largest Socialist Organization Met With Venezuelan Dictator Maduro (Daily Caller) https://dailycaller.com/2021/07/06/democratic-socialists-america-venezuela-nicolas-maduro/ --- Plugs for our guest ---- Follow Daniel Di Martino on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielDiMartino #Socialism #Cuba

The #SOSCuba protests are capturing the world's attention. But what many across the globe don't understand are the factors that led to the country's shortages in the first place. In this clip from "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with policy analyst Daniel Di Martino to discuss the various political and economic factors that help keep the Cuban regime in power. Make sure to subscribe to Rightly and follow us our social pages below: New episode: https://youtu.be/Y4-s5DU4xn8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rightlyaj #Cuba #CubaProtests

Socialism is growing in popularity across the United States. But Daniel Di Martino says the way to address it is by changing the discourse about this political and economic system. In this clip from "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen discusses with Daniel the problem of socialism's increasing influence in America, and how individuals, not governments, are the ones who can help create a solution. Make sure to subscribe to Rightly and follow us our social pages below: New episode: https://youtu.be/Y4-s5DU4xn8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rightlyaj #Socialism #Cuba

There's no better time to be in the job market than right now, says Daniel Di Martino. The policy analyst speaks with Stephen Kent on a new "Right Now" about the record number of job openings available in the US and why this is good news for the American economy. On top of the positive job news, Stephen reflects on how Washington, D.C. is finally returning to normalcy following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and why he's excited that Ryan Adams is in the limelight once again with his new album, "Big Colors." Make sure to subscribe to Rightly and follow us our social pages below: New episode: https://youtu.be/Y4-s5DU4xn8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rightlyaj #Jobs #CapitolRiot #RyanAdams

There is still some good news bubbling up amid the chaotic reopening of schools: more and more parents are discovering school choice options that work for their kids. In this Positively segment from "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Corey DeAngelis of the American Federation for Children speaks with Stephen and Connor Boyack of the Libertas Institute about how pandemic school politics and questionable decision-making by teachers' unions are pushing more parents to find educational options that work for their own kids. Make sure to watch their full conversation and follow Rightly on our social pages below: Episode link: https://youtu.be/v8CJhRmBNZ0 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rightlyaj #schoolchoice #teachers #remotelearning

Remote learning works for some students. It doesn't for others. But all students deserve flexibility in their educational options, regardless of what or where they're learning. Connor Boyack of the Libertas Institute speaks with Stephen Kent and Corey DeAngelis on a new "Right Now with Stephen Kent" about the need to give every student flexible learning options that work for them. Make sure to watch their full conversation and follow Rightly on our social pages below: Episode link: https://youtu.be/v8CJhRmBNZ0 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rightlyaj #remotelearning #unschooling #parenting

Kids are smart. We're constantly underestimating them. And they deserve to understand why adults make decisions that they do, especially when those decisions are about reopening their schools. On "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Connor Boyack of the LIbertas Institute explains to host Stephen Kent and Corey DeAngelis of the American Federation for Children on how parents can talk to their kids about the politics behind the reopening situations at their schools. Make sure to watch their full conversation and follow Rightly on our social pages below: Episode link: https://youtu.be/v8CJhRmBNZ0 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightlyAj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightlyaj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightlyAJ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rightlyaj #unschooling #reopening #parenting

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/