The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 794 - So. Much. Journalisming.
Jun 4, 2019
Dive into the media circus surrounding Mayor Pete and Trump's royal visit. Explore the evolution of late-night comedy into political commentary, emphasizing its impact on conservative audiences. Discover how internet scrutiny shapes dissenting views and the backlash against media sensationalism. The podcast critiques the biases evident in political coverage and scrutinizes the tensions within conservatism. Find out how humor intertwines with protest art, including iconic instances like the 'Trump baby' blimp.
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BuzzFeed's Attack
- BuzzFeed criticized a man for old tweets after he was praised for calmly responding to a racist slur.
- The man, who is Black and gay, was targeted for his views on transgenderism.
Matthews' Town Hall
- Chris Matthews, on MSNBC, conducted a town hall with Pete Buttigieg, praising him excessively.
- Shapiro criticized this, contrasting it with Fox News' use of objective anchors for town halls.
Reparations Discussion
- Matthews pushed Buttigieg to support reparations for slavery.
- Buttigieg compared it to reparations for Japanese Americans after internment.