The Ben Shapiro Show

Ep. 1033 - The Great Media Beclowning

Jun 17, 2020
Discover the intriguing dynamics between journalism and activism, as major news outlets are exposed for sacrificing integrity to align with activist agendas. Delve into the media's biased coverage of the Federalist and hear critiques on historical narratives, particularly surrounding slavery. The discussion takes a sharp turn towards the dangers of social media shaming among youth and the detrimental effects of call-out culture. Plus, explore the complexities of racial representation in media and the inadequacies of recent policing reforms amidst the ongoing pandemic.
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INSIGHT

Media Bias and Deplatforming

  • Mainstream media outlets are actively working to deplatform competitors.
  • They often use loaded questions to pressure advertisers into dropping their support.
ANECDOTE

NBC News Targets The Federalist

  • NBC News targeted The Federalist for demonetization using a flawed study.
  • Google initially claimed to demonetize The Federalist but later blamed the comment section.
INSIGHT

Section 230 and Comment Sections

  • Section 230 protects websites from liability for user-generated content in comment sections.
  • This protection is based on the distinction between platforms and publishers.
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