In this clip from Pod Save the UK, Nish Kumar & Coco Khan delve into the controversy surrounding Russell Brand. Notably, Andrew Tate and Elon Musk’s public support for Brand amidst serious allegations of sexual assault. Listener Maddie gets in touch with insights on Brand’s shift to right-wing conspiracy rhetoric and how this set him up perfectly to protect himself from the allegations.
0:00 – Introduction: Russell Brand’s Supporters
0:01 – Andrew Tate and Elon Musk’s Support
0:24 – Listener Maddie’s Message: Brand’s Shift
1:08 – Coco’s Thoughts on Conspiracy Theories
1:18 – Jon Ronson and the Psychology of Conspiracies
1:56 – Media Criticism vs. Conspiracy Theories
2:08 – The Complex Nature of Conspiracies
2:18 – Russell Brand and Abuse of Power
2:43 – The Role of Media Trust and Accountability
3:01 – Monetisation of Conspiracy Thinking
3:35 – Predicting Brand’s Response to Allegations
4:00 – Conclusion: The Impact on Public Perception
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Taken from Episode 20 of Pod Save the UK. Watch the full thing here 👉
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