The Megyn Kelly Show What Elon Musk's War with Media Matters Means, and Biden's Bad Birthday, with Emily Jashinsky and Eliana Johnson | Ep. 673
Nov 20, 2023
Emily Jashinsky, culture editor for The Federalist, and Eliana Johnson, editor of The Washington Free Beacon, dive into the recent clash between Elon Musk and Media Matters. They discuss Musk's threats of legal action, the challenges Biden faces as his approval ratings plummet, and speculate on the dynamics of the GOP primary race. Humorous political missteps, including Biden's pop culture gaffes, and media hypocrisy further fuel their lively debate. Tune in for sharp insights on culture, politics, and the current media landscape!
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Media Matters Attacks X
- Media Matters, a progressive organization, launched a pressure campaign against Elon Musk's X.
- They falsely claimed blue-chip ads appeared next to anti-Semitic content, causing advertisers to pull out.
Media Matters' Advocacy
- Emily Jashinsky points out that Media Matters' "research" is actually leftist advocacy.
- She suggests they rigged algorithms to create false reports about anti-Semitic content.
Musk's Anti-Semitism
- Eliana Johnson notes that Elon Musk has also promoted anti-Semitic tropes on X.
- She finds it difficult to take sides in the Musk-Media Matters dispute.