The Megyn Kelly Show Media's Faulty "Fact-Checking," and Trump's Path to 2024 Victory, with Ben Shapiro, Joseph Massey, and Robert Cahaly | Ep. 754
Apr 1, 2024
Ben Shapiro, a conservative commentator and founder of The Daily Wire, discusses media bias and the pitfalls of fact-checking in politics, particularly surrounding Trump and Biden's contrasting public appearances. Robert Cahaly, chief pollster at The Trafalgar Group, analyzes swing state polling trends and the potential for Trump's appeal among black voters. Finally, poet Joseph Massey highlights the power of poetry as a respite from social media toxicity, reflecting on his own experiences in the literary world. A compelling blend of politics and art unfolds.
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Media Bias
- The media conflates its opinions with factual truth, creating a self-righteous narrative.
- This makes it difficult for them to understand why some viewers reject their "facts".
Trump vs Biden Narrative
- Trump's attacks on Judge Merchant's daughter are part of a larger media narrative.
- The media portrays Trump as uniquely bad, while Biden is seen as well-meaning, despite his flaws.
Fentanyl Crisis
- Ben Shapiro's docuseries "The Divided States of Biden" examines the fentanyl crisis.
- The series highlights the problem of fentanyl poisoning, often from unknowingly ingesting laced drugs.
