The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1709 - Fox News Drops Shocking Amount of Money In Defamation Settlement
Apr 19, 2023
A public figure faces a hacking incident, igniting discussions on political civility. Fox News drops a staggering $787 million in a defamation settlement with Dominion, raising eyebrows about media accountability. Disney's bold move to embrace LGBTQ themes sparks cultural debates, while the political clash between Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump surfaces. Racial narratives and media portrayals are scrutinized, alongside personal tales of growth and the joys of new pets. The episode weaves through significant societal shifts and the complexities of truth in media.
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Matt Walsh Hacking Incident
- Matt Walsh's phone was hacked, and offensive tweets were sent from his account.
- The left celebrated the hacking, highlighting their aggressive tactics against those who oppose their ideology.
Left's Tolerance Paradox
- The radical left's aggression extends to celebrating criminal acts against their ideological opponents.
- This polarization is fueled by figures who condone such behavior without consequence.
Fox News Settlement
- Fox News settled with Dominion Voting Systems for $787 million, a record media defamation settlement.
- This avoids a trial focusing on Fox News's amplification of election denial theories.