Paul Ollinger is a comedian, former Facebook executive, and podcast host. Paul shares stories from his early life and unpacks his journey from corporate tech to stand-up comedy. He also reflects on his time at Facebook, its evolution, and the effects of social media on society. The discussion delves deep into political polarisation, identity politics, media bias, and the future of American politics. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:24) Paul Ollinger's Early Days (02:55) Exploring Multiple Talents and Interests (06:21) Journey into Comedy (08:25) Corporate Career and Early Tech Days (10:39) Joining Facebook and Its Evolution (20:01) Reflections on Social Media and Society (26:52) Political Polarization and Empathy (36:44) The Complexity of Modern Issues (38:03) Media Bias and the Lack of Neutral News (39:23) The Shift in NPR's Political Stance (40:44) Identity Politics in Education (49:09) The Impact of Political Obsession (1:00:18) The Rise of Identity Politics (1:04:19) The Future of American Politics (1:11:20) Outro Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcast Follow Zuby: https://realtalkwithzuby.com https://x.com/zubymusic https://instagram.com/zubymusic https://facebook.com/zubymusic Follow Paul Ollinger: https://paulollinger.com https://twitter.com/paul_ollinger https://instagram.com/paul_ollinger Merch, Music & Books - https://teamzuby.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
