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Richard Helppie's Common BridgeEpisode 219- Free Speech? Well,...about that. A Conversation with Konstantin KisinJoin Rich in a thought-provoking discussions with Konstantin Kissen, a prominent comedian and YouTube sensation. They explore his journey from Moscow to England, the influence of censorship and cancel culture on comedy, and the limitations of the right versus left political paradigm. Delving into public perception versus media portrayal, they analyze hypocrisy among political leaders and the erosion of public trust. They discuss declining caliber among politicians fueled by social media and 24-hour news cycles. Konstantin's experiences in the Soviet Union highlight his passion for freedom of expression. We emphasize critical thinking, the power of ideas, and avoiding being a...2023-08-0749 minRichard Helppie's Common BridgeEpisode 117- Is Comedy is Dead in a Woke World? with Konstantin KisinRich and Russian-British comic and political commentator, Konstantin Kisin talk about the minefield of standup comedy in a world where every word can be used as ammunition to destroy the comic on social media.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!2021-08-3048 min