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Feb 2025
1h 31m

Leonarda Jonie on Comedy, Cancellation, ...

jake shields
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On a special episode of the Fight Back Podcast, Jake Shields has Arthur Kwon Lee stop by the Vegas studio to chat with comedian ‪@LeonardaisFunny‬ Leonarda talks about everything from free speech, feminism, Orthodox Christianity, Albania, being a female comedian, working with Alex Jones, and her joke that enraged all of India. Leonarda Jonie is one of the most controversial voices in stand-up comedy today. Known for her unapologetic takes on life, culture, and society, Leonarda is unafraid to challenge taboos and spark critical conversations. Her website is https://www.leonardaisfunny.com Her Twitter: https://x.com/leonardaisfunE You can find Arthur at https://www.arthurkwonlee.com His twitter: https://x.com/badazn00:00 Intro 00:12 Defamation Against Leonarda 02:05 Comedians and Free Speech 03:28 Comedy's Role in Society 10:04 Casual Sex and Feminism 14:38 The Impact of Pornography 17:42 Spirituality and Religion 19:12 Orthodox Christianity and Conspiracies 30:43 Albanian History and Heroism 33:31 Confidence in Male-Dominated Industries 34:01 The Indian Gym Incident and Harassment 37:34 Cultural Criticisms and Free Speech 45:32 Gender Roles and Protection 51:26 Comedy and Speaking the Truth 56:07 Homosexuality and Cultural Norms 01:02:17 Reflections on Relationships and Forgiveness 01:03:40 The Emotional Impact of Abortions 01:04:27 Men's Role in Society 01:05:30 The Consequences of Casual Relationships 01:07:54 The Devaluation of Beauty and Class 01:10:53 The Role of Media and Propaganda 01:13:02 The Importance of Free Speech 01:23:13 Working with Alex Jones 01:30:35 Final Thoughts

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