The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1196 - The Magical Misdirection Of The Media
Feb 16, 2021
The discussion highlights President Biden's radical policies while bemoaning media fixation on Trump amidst national challenges. There’s a critique of mainstream media's trivial priorities, overshadowing serious issues like economic stimulus and job impacts. The podcast also tackles wealth disparities, including Walmart's owner versus employee wages. Additionally, controversial educational concepts surrounding whiteness are examined, alongside the failures in COVID-19 leadership that have disproportionately affected vulnerable populations.
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Mario Kart vs. Golf
- Ben Shapiro criticizes Newsweek for focusing on Biden playing Mario Kart.
- He contrasts this with the intense scrutiny Trump received for golfing.
Decline of Investigative Journalism
- The media's intense focus on Trump's tweets reduced their investigative journalism.
- Journalism further declined under Obama due to his perceived greatness.
Politico's Bias
- The Biden administration is manipulating CDC school reopening standards.
- Politico's headline blames Republicans for "weaponizing" parents' concerns, ignoring the core issue.