Bret Weinstein Explains the Evergreen 'Day of Absence' Controversy - The Joe Rogan Experience

Bret Weinstein explains what has happened at Evergreen State College.

Taken from Joe Rogan Experience #970.

[amynicole_]

I really like him. So happy there are people who are willing to stand against racism and the lunacy of this movement.

[brenm]

There is an enormous gulf between choosing to be absent and forcing others to be absent. It's literally the difference between liberty and authoritarianism.

[JoJoSandman]

Evergreen student here! ✋ I was actually called a racist rapist just for questioning getting rid of campus police. There has been rape, theft, and threats to our campus yet the my fellow students want to get rid of the police. I have to walk my girlfriend from the parking lot everytime she gets back from work, what I wasn't there and there are no close proximity campus police to protect her. You know what my fellow students responded with? They called me racist for not caring about the lives of people of color and a rapist, even though I was showing concern for my girlfriend's safety who was in my profile picture, they told me "if I need a man with a badge to protect them from me raping them then I must have serious problems." I was completely surprised at the level of radicalized ignorance in the people here.

[ericthiede]

As a midwest-raised white male dentist that moved to Olympia, WA (2 miles from Evergreen College) in 2016.
This was truly Lord of Flies...
I moved.
Thanks Joe and also to Dave Rubin for having great discussions with Prof. Weinstein.

[muffinman]

Even when this guy is having his life threatened and career destroyed by students he is still thinking of ways to turn it into a "teachable moment" for them all.

[mojave]

Science professor vs. liberal arts students

[jacklynch]

If you listen real closely....you can hear the attendance dropping from Evergreen college for next year.

[KIWIcodm]

He has been there for 15 years and no other stories wtf man these students need a reality check. Lets send them to the southside of chicago

[mrmivpushkin]

I was always part of the 'far left' but the left side of the spectrum grew to such extremes that I am now in the centre..

[Widemouth]

The guy has balls sticking up for what he believes in. I have deep respect for that guy. People like him create societies.

[joesmith]

Here 3 years later and damn gotta say this guy told us how it was and it’s happening now

[gabiehazie]

I am from Washington State and would like to just thank you Joe for having this guy on.

[quagmire]

I think that if private universities want to do this, be my guest, I could care less.

But this shouldn't be allowed on public funded universities. It is state sponsored racism in a way to allow public universities to host these racist types of events. Its not appropriate that our tax dollars are going to institutions that allow this type of behavior.

[robertjohnson]

This is a perfect example of why a lot of people don't see themselves as "liberal" anymore.

[MyWoodbeGood]

It's really amazing the way professors like this gentleman and Jordan Peterson refer to their students. They have great respect for understanding a person before jumping to conclusions.

[RTC]

Extreme polarisation of a society isn't good for anyone.

[GuyInaBooth]

I'm a conservative and 1000% support this professor

[dannydillon]

How come no students or faculty stood up for him. Shame on them

[ConstantineAtByron]

It's amazing. Joe Rogan, an MMA commentaor and comedian seems to have the best, in depth discussions with the most interesting people. I hope the networks are watching and learning.

[joeszabo]

Isn't that why kids go to school, to teach professors lessons ?