DTG Christmas Special 2022 with Helen Lewis
December 27, 2022
2 hr 16 min
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December 27, 2022
DTG Christmas Special 2022 with Helen Lewis
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<p>Join us for this special festive episode in which we initiate the fledgling Gurologist (and occasional journalist and author) Helen Lewis into the deeper and more esoteric levels of Gurology. Helen may have produced an excellent <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001g9sq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">new multi-part series on the New Gurus for the BBC</a> but just how many nut or shark-based anecdotes can you fit into a 30-minute episode? And is the BBC really ready for truly hardcore sensemaking?</p><p>In any case, we indulge our new padawan with an extended discussion about the new series (it's actually very, very good!) and what she has learned on her travels. Along the way we compare notes, discuss the ethics of covering narcissists and harmful gurus, and uncover Helen's personal role in creating one prominent modern guru.</p><p>But that's not all! Befitting the season, Helen comes bearing a gift... or is it a test? Unveiling her inner Quizmaster persona she attempts to humble the masters with an End of Year Guru quiz. Can Matt & Chris survive? Who between them is the true Gurologist (& who conversely is winning at life)? Join us and find out!</p><p>P.S. The Elon Decoding episode is on its way very soon!</p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001g9sq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The New Gurus Series</a></li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminism-woke-religiosity-and-trans-rights-with/id1213974770?i=1000591070027" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Helen's recent appearance on Embrace the Void</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/11/desantiss-covid-gamble-paid-off/672063/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Helen's Atlantic Article on Ron DeSantis' electoral strategy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YR4CseY9pk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Russell Brand's infamous interview with Jeremey Paxman</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDZm9_uKtyo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Russell Brand's interview with Ed Miliband</a></li><li><a href="https://medium.com/welcome-to-the-scream-room/im-with-the-banned-8d1b6e0b2932" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Laurie Penny's piece on Milo & friends</a></li></ul><br />
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