The Ben Shapiro Show Daily Wire Backstage: And Iran... (I Ran So Far Away)
Jan 9, 2020
The hosts dive into the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, questioning whether Trump's actions against Iran were justified. They scrutinize the media's portrayal of the Iran conflict and tackle the hypocrisy in Hollywood's elite narratives. With humor, they review the impact of Ricky Gervais' comments on the entertainment industry and discuss favorites like 'Knives Out.' Climate for upcoming elections is analyzed, focusing on key political figures and their shifting representations in the media, making for a riveting roundtable.
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Bombing Topics
- The podcast will cover various "bombings," including Gervais' Hollywood roast, Sandmann's CNN victory, and Middle Eastern conflicts.
- Jeremy Boreing jokes about trying not to "bomb" the show itself.
Deterrence Against Iran
- Trump's strike against Soleimani was a successful demonstration of deterrence in foreign policy.
- This challenged the media's narrative that there were only two options with Iran: appeasement or war.
Boreing's Changed Perspective
- Jeremy Boreing initially had reservations about Trump's foreign policy decisions.
- He changed his mind because of how Trump handled the aftermath of the Soleimani strike and the missile attack in Iraq.