Topic: Questioning Authority

Questioning Authority comes up in 1 chapter across 1 episode of The Higherside Chats Free Show, in May 2017.

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Richard Belzer | Corporate Conspiracies, Robin Williams, & Media Mind Control
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Richard Belzer | Corporate Conspiracies, Robin Williams, & Media Mind Control

Celebrity Activism, Journalistic Integrity and Questioning Authority

A discussion explores the motivations behind a high-profile celebrity choosing to investigate controversial subjects rather than retiring. Belzer attributes his curiosity to a lifelong habit of questioning authority and his early professional background as a newspaper reporter. He defends the role of artists as active citizens, rejecting the notion that celebrities lack the time or intellect to conduct serious research into political and social issues.

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