Behind the Bastards Robert and Cody Read Ben Shapiro's New Book
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Oct 9, 2025 Comedian Cody Johnston joins Robert to dissect Ben Shapiro's new nonfiction book, humorously critiquing its flawed metaphors, including an inaccurate portrayal of lions. They delve into how Shapiro's use of language frames protesters negatively while overlooking their motivations. The hosts challenge Shapiro's reliance on literary references and highlight inconsistencies in his arguments about morality and envy. Expect a witty, insightful analysis filled with clever banter as they unravel Shapiro's rhetoric.
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Flawed Lion Vs Scavenger Framing
- Ben Shapiro frames society as "lions" (builders) vs "scavengers" (destroyers) and uses that to justify cultural hierarchies.
- Robert Evans and Cody argue the analogy is factually wrong and ideologically self-serving.
Biology Undermines The Metaphor
- Lions in nature scavenge as much as they hunt, undermining Shapiro's strict moral dichotomy.
- The hosts use biological reality to show his metaphor collapses under basic facts.
Protests Mischaracterized As Hatred
- Shapiro labels pro-Palestine protesters in London as "scavengers" supporting terrorism and coalitional hatred.
- Evans and Cody argue protests primarily respond to killings in Gaza and are not fundamentally anti-Western.
