The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1237 - Another Anti-Trump Media Story Implodes
Apr 16, 2021
The podcast tackles the fallout from a false story about Trump that gained traction in the media. It discusses a tragic police shooting of a 13-year-old in Chicago, emphasizing the complexity of narratives surrounding law enforcement. There’s a critical look at how media bias shapes perceptions of racism within police forces and debates on court packing among Democrats. The conversation also touches on the differences between disinformation and misinformation in today's political landscape.
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Russian Bounty Story
- The New York Times published a story in 2020 claiming Russia offered bounties to kill U.S. troops.
- This story, later deemed to have low confidence by the intelligence community, became a major campaign issue.
Media Bias
- Stories damaging to Trump were considered plausible until Biden's presidency, after which many fell apart.
- This suggests a media bias in promoting narratives harmful to Republicans.
Harry Reid's Lie
- Harry Reid admitted to lying about Mitt Romney not paying taxes.
- Reid's justification was that he wanted Romney to lose, highlighting a win-at-all-costs mentality.