UNCUT | Julian Casablancas Defends His 4 Most Controversial Takes

In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Julian Casablancas (The Strokes) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down his 4 hottest takes on fame, politics, media, creativity, and the future of society. From why success shouldn’t be the goal, to whether left vs. right politics misses the bigger picture, to what’s broken about modern media and technology. Julian also talks about:

* why he doesn’t chase popularity

* the real divide in modern politics

* how corporate media shapes public thinking

* creativity, longevity, and staying authentic

* whether society is actually improving

* modern technology, culture, and misinformation

* and a few takes he admits might “end his career”

Credits:

Host: Kareem Rahma

Creators and Producers: Kareem Rahma & Andrew Kuo

Creative Producer and Editor: Tyler Christie