
The weekend’s Drag King Storytime protest in Auckland has sparked a nationwide debate. With Brian Tamaki’s Man Up crew storming the event, the Free Speech Union weighing in on the “thugs' veto,” and political leaders scrambling to react—where do you stand?
- Should public spaces be open to everyone, or are some events crossing the line?
- Is protesting an effective way to push back, or does it only fuel division?
- Why is the media overwhelmingly on one side of this issue?
Paul Brennan breaks it down in The Brennan Barometer!
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The weekend’s Drag King Storytime protest in Auckland has sparked a nationwide debate. With Brian Tamaki’s Man Up crew storming the event, the Free Speech Union weighing in on the “thugs' veto,” and political leaders scrambling to react—where do you stand?
- Should public spaces be open to everyone, or are some events crossing the line?
- Is protesting an effective way to push back, or does it only fuel division?
- Why is the media overwhelmingly on one side of this issue?
Paul Brennan breaks it down in The Brennan Barometer!