Is it possible to remain creative and fully human when the whole system is designed to turn you into a compliant zombie-widget? Award-winning Playwright Kevin Kautzman joins Joni McGary for a lively conversation that cuts right through the dystopian moment. From the ideological capture of the arts to the psychological warfare of recent years, Kevin does not mince words about maintaining sanity and creativity when one’s entire industry—and culture—has lost its mind.

This is a conversation about waking up, speaking truth, and the simple revolutionary act of choosing reality over the digital fever dream. We discuss building real community, protecting your family, and why the most radical thing you can do right now is refuse to let the algorithm vampires drain what makes you human.

For anyone who feels like they're living in an alien world that used to be America—and wants to find a way forward that doesn't involve giving up.

Where to find Kevin Kautzman:

Website: https://kevinkautzman.com/

Art of Darkness Podcast: https://artofdarkpod.com/

Scripts and Screenplays: https://kevinkautzman.com/scripts/

Bad Mouth Theatre Company: https://badmouthtc.com/

X: https://x.com/kautzmania

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