The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 747 - The Economist's Big Alt-Right Lie
Mar 28, 2019
Dive into the fascinating world of political discourse as President Trump goes on offense following the Mueller report. Hear insights on Cory Booker's CNN moment and Joe Biden's latest gaffe. The critique of media misrepresentations of ideology shines a light on the alt-right narrative, while exploring race and identity politics in America. The podcast also tackles myths in Western jurisprudence and the controversial handling of the Jussie Smollett case, emphasizing the need for transparency in our justice system.
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Shapiro's Book and The Economist's Mislabeling
- Ben Shapiro's book, "The Right Side of History," reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, surpassing Michelle Obama's book.
- Shapiro expresses his anger towards The Economist for falsely labeling him as an "alt-right sage."
Alt-Right's False Attribution
- The alt-right wrongly attributes Western civilization's success to race rather than its core principles.
- Shapiro has been a frequent target of the alt-right's attacks, highlighting his opposition to their ideology.
Mislabeling of Heterodox Views
- The mainstream media often mislabels those with heterodox views as "alt-right", including figures like Dave Rubin and Jordan Peterson.
- The term "alt-right" has been broadened to encompass anyone outside of mainstream thought.
