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I don't know his show, but these are probably the episodes that are most interesting. Controversial stuff is often the most interesting...
I don't enjoy being the one to say this but censored is the wrong word. Censoring is something governments do. We can't keep using the wrong words and expect communication and discourse to improve. Words matter.
As a verb, it's used the same as Merriam Webster defines it. There is no need for it to be the government, just someone that is suppressing or deleting things that are objectionable.
Everyone knows what is meant here, so there's no problem with the clarity of communication.
I don't know his show, but these are probably the episodes that are most interesting. Controversial stuff is often the most interesting...
I think some of these might just be cleaning up for advertising? e.g. "Sarkon of Akkad" (Carl Benjamin) is an unpleasant liar who once declared "I wouldn't even rape you" to a politician online - not exactly perfect for advertiser's on Spotify Free?
Now we know which episodes are the most interesting. Also which guests reveal who/what can't be criticised or discussed. That said, I'm not surprised that Alex "they're turnin' the friggin frogs gay" Jones is on that list.
Some people strike me as particularly odd for blacklisting: Louis Theroux, Brian Dunning and Rickson Gracie must be politically uncontroversial, unless I'm missing something.
I recognize few people on that list but I can see why Spotify wouldn't want the headache with advertisers over Alex Jones, Milo Y and Gavin Mcinnes. Rogan chose this when he went exclusive with Spotify.
I don't enjoy being the one to say this but censored is the wrong word. Censoring is something governments do. We can't keep using the wrong words and expect communication and discourse to improve. Words matter.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/censor As a verb, it's used the same as Merriam Webster defines it. There is no need for it to be the government, just someone that is suppressing or deleting things that are objectionable. Everyone knows what is meant here, so there's no problem with the clarity of communication.
Finally, you're making assumptions. I'll leave it at that.
I don't enjoy being the one to say this but censored is the wrong word. Censoring is something governments do. We can't keep using the wrong words and expect communication and discourse to improve. Words matter.
Many TV stations literally have censorship departments, whose job it is to decide what is and isn't shown, in line with the agenda of the network, not merely what the law mandates.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/censor As a verb, it's used the same as Merriam Webster defines it. There is no need for it to be the government, just someone that is suppressing or deleting things that are objectionable. Everyone knows what is meant here, so there's no problem with the clarity of communication.
Here? Maybe. But here isn't always here. There is zero value in perpetuating a false narrative. We can't maintain an affinity for LCD and still expect positive change. Finally, you're making assumptions. I'll leave it at that.
I agree, it just happens that your narrative is wrong.
There are important distinction to be made between government and private censorship, of course. Nevertheless, the word "censorship" never implies "government censorship".
Now we know which episodes are the most interesting. Also which guests reveal who/what can't be criticised or discussed. That said, I'm not surprised that Alex "they're turnin' the friggin frogs gay" Jones is on that list.
"Scientists are continuing to sound the alarm about some common chemicals, including the herbicide atrazine, and link them to changes in reproductive health and development. Endocrine disrupting toxic chemicals have been found to feminize male frogs and cause homosexual behavior. "
(2011) https://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=11-P13-000...
He even goes to lengths to say he doesn't hate gay people, he just doesn't want to be turned gay without consent.
"And I'm not saying people didn't naturally have homosexual feelings. I'm not even getting into it, quite frankly. I mean, give me a break. Do you think I'm like, oh, shocked by it, so I'm up here bashing it because I don't like gay people?"
Him saying it, and I do get what he's doing, putting real media bullshit together to form a narrative -
https://youtu.be/THFoayEgsV8?t=291
So yes, I do want to see him, it's important to see what he's really like. It takes to seconds for his fans to know the frogs are gay from polluted water is a science thing.