Owen Benjamin on Alex Jones, Free Speech, and Identity Politics - Fight Back Ep. 41

Comedian Owen Benjamin stopped back by the Vegas podcast studio to talk about censorship on X, Alex Jones, identity politics, race, conspiracy theories, admitting when you're wrong, the UFC, pandas, and much more.

00:00 Intro
01:58 Race and Identity Politics
05:53 Personal Stories and Humor
09:33 Cultural Commentary and Social Issues
20:22 Reflections on Free Speech and Hypocrisy
31:20 Accents and Cultural Identity
31:52 Opinions on Indian Culture
32:54 Riffing and Male Bonding
34:04 Cultural Differences and Loyalty
40:11 Building Independent Communities
51:38 The Ethics of Abortion
55:06 Factory Farming and Vegetarianism
01:01:42 The Hedonic Treadmill and Addiction
01:02:23 Conspiracy Theories and 9/11
01:02:48 George Floyd and Controversial Names
01:05:04 Admitting When You're Wrong
01:06:39 Being Blackballed and Building a Community
01:10:36 The Importance of Honesty in Comedy
01:19:14 Fighting and Respect in the UFC
01:26:07 Reflections on Fame and Friendship
01:26:51 Gun Ownership and Self-Defense
01:27:24 Societal Collapse and Preparedness
01:31:10 The Mystery of Pandas
01:32:34 Questioning Science and Evolution
01:43:27 Martial Arts and Self-Defense
01:47:51 Parenting and Wrap Up

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