The Matt Walsh Show Ep. 1720 - Woke TV Is Back With A Vengeance In This New Paramount Show
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Jan 20, 2026 A deep dive into a hilariously bad new TV show reveals its overtly woke agenda. The discussion critiques weak dialogue, poor casting, and misguided political messaging, especially around family separation. Notable commentary includes the show’s portrayal of identity and race. Further, the reluctance of Democrats to engage on trans issues is dissected, alongside a prominent candidate's troubling interfaith claims. Lastly, a look at a documentary on uncontacted tribes stirs thoughts on colonialism versus modernization.
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Old Trek Embraced Distinctiveness
- Classic Star Trek depicted distinct species with consistent traits, reflecting a world not based on blank-slate equality.
- Walsh sees that older shows accepted group differences while newer ones erase them to promote sameness.
Klingon Bird-Watcher Example
- Walsh recounts a scene where a Klingon character becomes an effeminate bird-watching scientist to illustrate forced blank-slate diversity.
- He uses the line "I watch birds. They're beautiful." to show how dialogue and species traits were rewritten for ideological aims.
Millennial Sarcasm In Crisis Dialogue
- Walsh plays and mocks a "super" line during an emergency scene to show millennial sarcasm misfit in futuristic military dialogue.
- He highlights the script error where the doctor denies casualties despite serious injuries.