The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1156 - No, Jill Biden Isn’t A Real Doctor
Dec 14, 2020
A fiery debate erupts over Jill Biden's use of the title 'Doctor,' questioning academic versus societal respect in a pandemic context. The podcast tackles media bias and the impact of cancel culture on public figures, highlighting double standards regarding gender and titles. It also critiques Facebook's struggle with hate speech and the implications of podcasting censorship on free speech. Additionally, skepticism about pandemic narratives and the rollout of vaccines is examined, revealing the complexities of public perception and media influence.
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Musicology Doctor
- Ben Shapiro recalls a neighbor with a musicology PhD who insisted on being called "doctor".
- In a medical emergency, the neighbor's non-medical doctorate would be unhelpful.
Harvard Law Doctor
- Shapiro recounts a Harvard Law professor refusing to call a student "doctor".
- The professor asked if she could help in a heart attack; when she said no, he refused the honorific.
Doctor vs. Doctor
- Equating a doctorate in education with a medical doctorate is foolish, especially now.
- Medical doctors are on the front lines of a pandemic and deserve greater recognition.