The Megyn Kelly Show Cultural Drift From Reality, and Depp Fallout, with Red Scare Podcast Hosts Anna Khachiyan and Dasha Nekrasova | Ep. 336
Jun 6, 2022
Anna Khachiyan and Dasha Nekrasova, co-hosts of the Red Scare podcast, dive into the cultural shifts in America and the collapse of trust in institutions. They discuss the impact of elite college ideologies and recent controversies like Ilya Shapiro’s resignation. Dasha shares her memorable encounter at Infowars, while they reflect on the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard verdict and its implications for the #MeToo movement. With witty insights on Hollywood and the rise of independent content creators, they navigate the complexities of modern American culture.
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Dasha's Viral Moment
- Dasha Nekrasova's viral encounter with Infowars at South by Southwest.
- The interaction, where she advocated for socialism, gained widespread attention.
Interview with Alex Jones
- After starting Red Scare, Dasha Nekrasova and Anna Khachiyan interviewed and befriended Alex Jones.
- They found him charismatic, affable, and fundamentally well-meaning, viewing him more as an artist than a pundit.
Cultural Criticism over Politics
- The podcast hosts prioritize cultural criticism and aesthetic critiques over strict political analysis.
- Dasha Nekrasova views her work as an aesthetic project.