Page 94: The Private Eye Podcast 88: Brand Management
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Sep 27, 2023 Topics discussed include the treatment of Russell Brand by the papers, Rishi Sunak's climate U-turn, the authors behind the Daily Mail's opinion pieces, Rupert Murdoch's step down, the corporate side of Party Conferences, and the practice of booking lounges and buying lobbying access at events.
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Brand on HIGNFY
- Ian Hislop sat next to Russell Brand on "Have I Got News for You" in 2007.
- Brand complained of disrespect after the show and exhibited pompous, cranky behavior during recording.
Brand's Online Cult
- Russell Brand frames his YouTube channel as an exclusive "awakening wonders" community.
- This creates an environment where he's the sole authority and cannot be challenged, similar to a cult leader.
Sunak's Green U-Turn
- Rishi Sunak's U-turns on green policies are partly driven by the upcoming election.
- He's appealing to a base worried about a "woke blob" and elites forcing unwanted changes, like green initiatives.