Conspiracy theories and coverups with Comedian Jimmy Dore

Generally Irritable with Ericka Redic

Join Ericka Redic at MindsFest for an enlightening sit-down with the equally talented and humorous, Mr. Jimmy Dore. Jimmy is not just known for his any-spot-on-the-floor YouTube and online shows —he is also a prolific stand-up comedian in his own right. With over 30 years of on-stage hilarity, a handful of Comedy Central and Hulu specials under his belt, and his most recent one titled "COVID Lies Are Funny", Jimmy Dore undoubtedly gives you a rollercoaster of laughs.

Explore the roots of Jimmy's comedic journey, where he discloses his early non-political performances upto his passionate discovery of political commentary embedded in humor at the UCB Theater. This was around the time of the Iraq war and endless hours in front of TV news triggered this career defining shift. Consequently, Jimmy puts a spotlight on today's media driving the political narrative and questions the form of comedy dominating the scene during the covid period.

Delve deeper into Jimmy's critique of comedians who became propagandists during these trying times. It's an unexpected shift in perspective for the comedian who recounts it not only as shocking but also heartbreaking, despite the wealth of comedic material the situation presented.

Setting aside their usual political disagreements, Jimmy and host Ericka come to an agreement on his interview with Tucker Carlson. Reflecting on a time their conversation revealed a majority of their concerns were common, and their different conclusions were merely a matter of policy perspectives.

The conversation rounds up with a vibrant discussion on media censorship, highlighting cases where individuals were penalized for speaking the truth rather than propagating falsehoods. Jimmy underlines this with examples such as Julian Assange, Edward Snowden, Tucker Carlson, and Jesse Ventura who he believes were victims to this silencing.

Wrap up this episode with Jimmy Dore's promise to return to the entertaining city of Austin and explore more of Texas charm on his comedic journey. San Antonio, you're next on his list!