The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1224 - Why You’ve Heard Of George Floyd But Not Mohammed Anwar
Mar 30, 2021
The podcast dives into the media's uneven coverage of violent incidents, spotlighting the murder of Pakistani-American Mohammed Anwar and contrasting it with the widely publicized Derek Chauvin trial. It critiques how race shapes narratives and public discourse, highlighting overlooked crimes and societal implications. Moreover, it challenges the simplified portrayals of systemic racism, urging listeners to consider the complexities of legal cases and media influence on perceptions of justice and equality.
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Atlanta Shooting Narrative
- The Atlanta shooting, where a white man killed eight people (including six Asian women), was initially framed as a hate crime.
- However, the narrative faded when evidence didn't support the hate crime angle.
Mohammad Anwar's Death
- Mohammad Anwar, a Pakistani-American, was killed during a carjacking by two teenage girls in Washington, D.C.
- A GoFundMe for his family raised over half a million dollars.
Narrative over Facts
- Mayor Muriel Bowser's response to Anwar's death focused on auto theft prevention, not systemic crime.
- Shapiro argues this reveals a racial bias in media coverage, prioritizing narratives over facts.