The Ben Shapiro Show Bari Weiss | The Ben Shapiro Show Sunday Special Ep. 119
Oct 17, 2021
Bari Weiss, a journalist and author known for her work at The New York Times and her Substack newsletter, dives into her bold shift from legacy media to independent journalism. She shares her experiences with online backlash and the challenges of maintaining political balance. Weiss discusses the disconnect between elite media and grassroots realities, the impact of cancel culture, and the need for a strong center in today's polarized landscape. Her insights into identity politics and media integrity spark a compelling conversation about the future of political discourse.
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Bias at NYT
- Bari Weiss recounts being told her article on anti-Semitic attacks during Hanukkah couldn't run because the attackers weren't white supremacists.
- This exemplified the Times' bias in prioritizing narratives over factual reporting.
Weaponization of Empathy
- Bari Weiss's Hamilton tweet praising immigrants sparked unexpected backlash from colleagues and journalists.
- This experience highlighted the weaponization of empathy and the difficulty of receiving good-faith criticism.
Erosion of Collegiality at NYT
- Bari Weiss observed a decline in collegiality and a rise in the belief that opposing ideas were violence at the New York Times.
- This made it difficult to publish diverse perspectives, hindering the paper's mission.
