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This segment of Latter With Crowder continues the 9th Annual Cultural Appropriation Month, focusing on Iran. Crowder discusses the recent protests in Iran against the Ayatollah's regime, highlighting the strict religious laws and the Ayatollah's influence. He also criticizes Disney's handling of Star Wars, arguing that the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters and perceived wokeness have alienated its core audience and led to a decline in the franchise's popularity. Crowder then shifts to a discussion of the upcoming Trump-Biden debate, speculating on whether Biden will actually participate or be replaced by someone else. He argues that the Democrats are setting low expectations for Biden, hoping that he can simply show up and say his name, which would be seen as a win. Crowder also discusses the recent attacks on KFC restaurants in Iraq, which he attributes to Iranian agents, and uses this as an opportunity to make jokes about the Ayatollah's regime and the United States' support for Israel. The segment concludes with a discussion of the Cultural Appropriation Month costume contest winners, with Crowder highlighting the absurdity of the contest and the fact that it has cost him a significant amount of money.

Outlines

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Introduction to Cultural Appropriation Month

This Chapter introduces the 9th Annual Cultural Appropriation Month on Latter With Crowder, where they will be exploring different cultures around the world. The episode begins with a comedic introduction to Iran, highlighting its stereotypes and cultural aspects.

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Iran: A Land of Contradictions

This Chapter delves into the history of Iran, contrasting its past as a relatively liberal society with its current state under the Ayatollah's rule. The segment explores the Shah's White Revolution, the Islamic Revolution, and the rise of the Ayatollah's theocratic regime. It also discusses the current protests in Iran against the strict religious laws and the Ayatollah's influence.

00:00:47

The Nashville Manifesto Update

This Chapter provides an update on the Nashville Covenant School shooting and the shooter's writings, which revealed a deep-seated hatred of middle-class white cis Christians. Crowder argues that the shooter's actions were a result of mental illness and that the left's embrace of transgender ideology has contributed to the problem.

00:01:15

The Decline of Star Wars

This Chapter discusses the decline of Star Wars, which Crowder attributes to its perceived wokeness and the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters. Crowder argues that Disney's decisions to make Star Wars more inclusive have alienated its core audience and led to a decline in the franchise's popularity.

01:01:42

Cultural Appropriation Month Costume Contest

This Chapter announces the winners of the Cultural Appropriation Month costume contest, with Crowder highlighting the absurdity of the contest and the fact that it has cost him a significant amount of money. He also discusses the upcoming debate and the election, emphasizing the importance of his viewers' participation in the process.

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Q&A

• What is the historical context of Iran's transition from a relatively liberal society to a theocratic regime?

  Iran underwent a significant transformation in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Shah's White Revolution aimed at modernizing and westernizing the country, but it angered Islamic fundamentalists. The Islamic Revolution in 1979 led to the overthrow of the Shah and the establishment of the Islamic Republic under the Ayatollah's rule, marking a shift towards a more conservative and theocratic society.

• What are the current protests in Iran about, and what is the Ayatollah's role in the situation?

  The current protests in Iran are driven by dissatisfaction with the strict religious laws imposed by the Ayatollah's regime. Protesters are demanding greater freedom and rights, particularly for women. The Ayatollah, as the Supreme Leader, holds significant power and has been criticized for his role in suppressing dissent and enforcing these strict laws.

• How does Crowder connect the Nashville Covenant School shooting to the left's embrace of transgender ideology?

  Crowder argues that the shooter's writings revealed a deep-seated hatred of middle-class white cis Christians, which he attributes to the left's embrace of transgender ideology. He suggests that the shooter's mental illness was exacerbated by the left's promotion of transgender ideology, which he sees as a threat to traditional values.

• What are Crowder's criticisms of Disney's handling of Star Wars, and how does he connect it to the concept of wokeness?

  Crowder criticizes Disney's decisions to make Star Wars more inclusive, particularly the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters, arguing that these changes have alienated its core audience and led to a decline in the franchise's popularity. He connects this to the concept of wokeness, arguing that Disney's focus on social justice issues has come at the expense of its storytelling and has alienated its audience.

• What is Crowder's overall message about the relationship between Islam and freedom?

  Crowder argues that Islam, by its very nature, is incompatible with freedom and that any country where Islam gains significant power will inevitably become an authoritarian, fascist hellhole. He cites the example of Iran, which he believes has been destroyed by the Ayatollah's theocratic regime.

• What is Crowder's overall message about the Cultural Appropriation Month costume contest?

  Crowder highlights the absurdity of the contest and the fact that it has cost him a significant amount of money. He also uses this as an opportunity to promote his upcoming debate and the election, emphasizing the importance of his viewers' participation in the process.

• What is Crowder's opinion on the relationship between the United States and Iran?

  Crowder believes that Iran is a dangerous and oppressive country under the Ayatollah's regime. He uses the recent protests in Iraq as an example of Iran's influence and its hostility towards the United States. He also suggests that Iran is a cautionary tale about the dangers of Islam and its incompatibility with freedom.

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