

Ep. 1214 - Biden Takes A Very Slow, Dishonest Victory Lap
Mar 12, 2021
Biden claims victory over COVID-19 while taking credit for unearned accomplishments. The Pentagon targets Tucker Carlson amidst military and social policy controversies. Amazon's censorship of books opposing the LGBTQ+ agenda raises alarms about corporate control over discourse. A critical look at media biases and government accountability in handling the pandemic highlights a disconnect between political narratives and scientific data. The episode also dives into corporate double standards and their implications for public conversations.
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Biden's Press Conference Absence
- Joe Biden's first primetime address lacked a press conference, breaking modern precedent.
- This is the longest period without a press conference for a new president.
Media Coverage of Biden's Speech
- News media coverage of Biden's speech was overly positive and uncritical, similar to DNC messaging.
- Shapiro contrasts this with the more critical coverage of Trump's speeches.
Biden Taking Credit
- Biden falsely claims credit for COVID progress, even though the vaccine rollout was already underway.
- He's taking credit for pre-existing trends and actions taken by others.