US EditionBilly Joel says he no longer worries about criticism from politically progressive audiences
UNITED STATES, JUL 21 – Billy Joel says he no longer cares about criticism from the political left and feels desensitized to backlash over his song lyrics, telling Bill Maher he values open dialogue without pandering.
- Billy Joel told Bill Maher on the Club Random podcast on July 23, 2025, he no longer worries about criticism from politically progressive audiences.
- Joel said years of attacks over songs like 'Angry Young Man' and 'Goodnight Saigon' and criticism for not taking stances led to his indifference toward woke critiques.
- Joel and Maher discussed how social media amplifies outrage, and that the dominant woke culture evolved from mocking suburban life, which Joel personally experienced.
- Joel stated, "At this point I'm inured to it," confirming he stands by his messages despite criticisms and praising open dialogue as essential, while Maher lauded Joel's songwriting capturing postwar suburbia.
- Joel's stance suggests a broader cultural shift as woke culture recedes and public figures like him prioritize authentic expression over pandering to political tribes.
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