The Ideal Artist.

In many ways, this exciting discussion encapsulates why I started this podcast, living at the nexus of Art, Culture, and Society; it also serves as an example of the perils of ignoring Art and Artists in our ever-escalating "Culture Wars", as many have seen fit to do--unless they are complaining about how bad our Art has gotten.

A Cuban-American whose mother experienced the ravages of Communism firsthand, the fiery and vivacious Salomé Sibonex deeply understands the corrosive effect of the authoritarian impulse on creative expression.

She is a writer and artist known for her distinct style of truth-telling, melding philosophy and psychology to diagnose modern issues. She's written for Areo Magazine, writes the cult-favorite newsletter "Weird & Güd", and examines film as modern mythology on her podcast, The Silver Eye Society, and you can find her on Twitter and Instagram via @SalomeSibonex.

A liberal who spent twenty years in “the SJW Cult,” Keri Smith offers firsthand experience on the Social Justice Left and its growing influence in mainstream culture.

Smith is the co-founder and co-host of the Unsafe Space podcast, and the founder of Civility Dinners, which aims to bridge the political divide through conversation. A self-described “former SJW,” Smith is best known for her writing, lectures and podcasts addressing her old belief system.

In this inaugural episode of "The Clifton Duncan Podcast", Smith and Duncan draw from their experience in the entertainment industry to offer insider perspectives on the impact of Social Justice ideology, why it's actually a cult, and how it has influenced art and artists.

Keri can also be found on Twitter and Instagram!