The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1629 - Musk vs. Fauci: The Grudge Match
Dec 13, 2022
Elon Musk goes head-to-head with Anthony Fauci, fueling tensions at the White House. Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX scandal sparks debates on accountability in the crypto world. Discussions pivot to social media censorship, highlighted by Twitter's political bans and the clashes over free speech. The podcast dives into the controversies surrounding transgender athletes and the societal implications of evolving gender identity policies, alongside the cultural shifts in language and morality.
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SBF Arrest
- Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, was arrested in the Bahamas after U.S. prosecutors filed criminal charges.
- This follows FTX's collapse after a run on deposits revealed an $8 billion hole in its accounts.
Trump Ban Insights
- Twitter's banning of Donald Trump was a contentious decision.
- Internal dissent existed, with some employees arguing against the ban.
Inconsistent Twitter Policies
- Twitter's inconsistent application of its policies is highlighted.
- They banned Trump but let other world leaders make controversial statements.