The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 761 - Media Matters’ Burro
Apr 17, 2019
The podcast dives into the explosive media landscape, highlighting a writer's resignation from The New Yorker after her incendiary remarks. It critiques organizations like Media Matters for silencing dissent and reshaping narratives. Discussions unfold around the burning of Notre Dame as a symbol of national identity, exploring its cultural implications. The host emphasizes the importance of free speech amid accusations of incitement while dissecting the relevance of Judeo-Christian values in today's discourse. The ethics of media scrutiny is also examined, questioning motivations behind sensational investigations.
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Notre Dame Controversy
- Ben Shapiro was criticized by Talia Levin in The Washington Post for calling Notre Dame a symbol of Western Civilization and Judeo-Christian heritage.
- Levin linked this statement to far-right narratives and the Christchurch shooter's manifesto.
Media Matters Response
- Media Matters, Levin's former employer, responded to Shapiro's criticism with a vulgar tweet, escalating the situation.
- They later attempted to justify their tweet as a reference to one of Shapiro's older tweets.
Incitement Lie
- The left increasingly labels any right-wing criticism as "incitement."
- This tactic aims to silence opposing voices by associating them with violence, thereby undermining free speech.