The Ben Shapiro Show

Ep. 1028 - Everything Is Cancelled

Jun 10, 2020
Explore the controversial role of Al Sharpton at the George Floyd memorial and the call for targeting dissenters in woke culture. Delve into the uneven application of accountability based on political beliefs and how it affects historical context. The discussion also touches on the impact of cancel culture and public shaming, questioning the implications for individual justice and societal progress. Plus, insightful critiques on racial narratives challenge the notion of systemic racism, emphasizing the importance of personal merit in discussions about race.
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ANECDOTE

Sharpton at Floyd Memorial

  • Al Sharpton, a controversial figure, was a keynote speaker at George Floyd's memorial.
  • Ben Shapiro criticizes Sharpton's history of inciting violence and racial remarks.
INSIGHT

Meek Mill's American Dream

  • Meek Mill's success story contradicts the narrative of a racist American system holding back Black individuals.
  • Shapiro argues that this narrative is harmful and uninspiring.
ANECDOTE

Yale Student Targeted

  • A Yale student, Amanda Rose, is targeted for a racially insensitive post from her past.
  • Shapiro criticizes this double standard, citing Ice Cube's anti-Semitic posts without similar backlash.
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