The Convicted Artist
Episode description
Should we enjoy an artist's work who's been accused or convicted of things you don't support? What responsibility do public figures, and celebrities hold on their audience and the general population? What responsibilty do we have as followers?
Some articles on the people we discussed today (Clearly we didn't do enough research)
Louis C.K.’s sexual misconduct tanked his career. Now he’s selling out theaters.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2020/03/11/louis-ck-new-standup/
Trial By media
https://www.netflix.com/title/80198329
Nate Bargatze
https://www.vulture.com/2021/02/nate-bargatze-netflix-special-2021-premiere-date.html
Mike from Penny Arcade
https://www.penny-arcade.com/news/post/2013/06/21/well-that-escalated-quickly
Aziz Ansari Addresses Sexual Misconduct Accusation in ‘Right Now’
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/09/arts/television/aziz-ansari-netflix.html
Union calls for firing of manager at The Royal over alleged holiday travel abroad
Jenny McCarthy became the face of the anti-vaxx movement
https://www.insider.com/jenny-mccarthy-became-the-face-of-the-anti-vaxx-movement-2019-4
M.I.A. clears up her stance on vaccinations following Twitter backlash
J.K. Rowling doubles down on transphobic comments, reveals she’s an abuse survivor
Payette stepping down as governor general after blistering report on Rideau Hall work environment
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/governor-general-payette-step-down-1.5882675