The Andrew Klavan Show Ep. 1257 - The Empire of Lies Strikes Back
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Dec 5, 2025 Delve into a spirited critique of Michelle Obama’s comments on hair and swimming, illustrating elite entitlement. Explore how slow news seasons empower media bias with misleading narratives. Unpack Trump's bold response to 'aging' coverage while dissecting media lapses on charity fraud in Minnesota. Challenge today's cultural landscape, from bizarre abortion clinics to wokeness stifling creativity in films. Ultimately, a call for conservatives to actively support alternative media and raise awareness against a looming 'empire of lies.'
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Socrates In The City Gala Memory
- Andrew Klavan recounts being honored at a Socrates in the City gala and receiving the Oz Guinness Founders Award.
- He mentions performing an unwelcome duet with James O'Keefe at the event as a humorous aside.
Media Prioritizes Moral Narrative Over Truth
- Andrew Klavan argues legacy media now pursues a moral narrative instead of truth, flooding slow news cycles with partisan stories.
- He claims outlets manufacture and emphasize minor problems to distract from opponents' successes.
Press Targets Commanders With Weaponized Narratives
- Klavan frames attacks on Pete Hegseth as coordinated media and political efforts to weaken commanders who use aggressive rules of engagement.
- He says anonymous sourcing and selective reporting weaponize narratives against military actors.
