HiT 333: This Comic Gives Critical Update on Woke, Cancel Culture and More

The latest episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast features two must-hear interviews with fearless voices from the worlds of comedy and entertainment.First, comedian, author and sketch comedy sensation Lou Perez joins the show to discuss the current state of comedy, cancel culture, political satire and why short-form video content has become such a powerful tool for reaching audiences. Perez also shares his thoughts on where comedy is headed next and how today's funniest creators are navigating a rapidly changing culture.Then, film producer and entertainment industry expert Chris Fenton stops by to talk about Hollywood's complicated relationship with China. Fenton explains how efforts to use American movies as a form of soft power ultimately produced unintended consequences and why he's now focused on strengthening U.S.-based film production. He also discusses his new family-friendly comedy, "Bad Counselors," opening July 22, and offers an unfiltered look at Hollywood's biggest challenges and opportunities.Don't miss this wide-ranging conversation on comedy, free speech, Hollywood, China, independent filmmaking and the future of American entertainment. -------------------------- Bad Counselors - Out July 22! https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/bad-counselors/Lou Perez: https://x.com/LouPerezCatch him July 8-11 at Freedom Fest in Las Vegas https://freedomfest.com/ff2026/Subscribe to HiT's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HollywoodinTotoRead Hollywood in Toto - https://www.hollywoodintoto.comLend a hand: Leave a tip! https://hollywood-in-toto.ck.page/products/hollywood-in-toto-tip-jarFollow me on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollywoodInTotoRead: "Virtue Bombs: How Hollywood Got Woke and Lost Its Soul" https://www.amazon.com/Virtue-Bombs-Hollywood-Woke-Lost/dp/1637580991