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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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.
Library "White Supremacy"
- Sophia Lung, writing for Library Journal, argues that library collections are a manifestation of white supremacy because most books are by white men.
- She claims these collections promote whiteness and erase minority voices, taking up physical space that should belong to others.
Rolling Stone on Notre Dame
- Rolling Stone published an article suggesting the burning of Notre Dame was an act of liberation.
- They argued the cathedral was overburdened with meaning, representing a flawed, idealized version of France.