The Ben Shapiro Show

Matthew Yglesias | The Ben Shapiro Show Sunday Special Ep. 99

Sep 20, 2020

Joining the discussion is Matthew Yglesias, co-founder of Vox and author of "One Billion Americans." He dives into the complexities of cancel culture and its impact on free speech, emphasizing the need for respectful dialogue. Yglesias also presents his provocative vision of increasing the U.S. population to one billion, addressing immigration and family policies as vital components of national strength. The conversation touches on political polarization, the challenges facing steel towns, and the importance of constructive dialogue in an increasingly divided America.

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Intro

3min

Navigating Cancel Culture

8min

Navigating Press Relations and Political Polarization

4min

Unity in Divisiveness

11min

The Vision of a Billion Americans: Growth and Immigration

3min

Population Dynamics and Family Policies

6min

Exploring Child Care Policies and Family Dynamics

4min

Navigating Immigration and Social Safety Nets

5min

Revitalizing Declining Steel Towns

6min

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Taxation and Migration Trends

7min

11.

Navigating Political Discourse Beyond Partisanship

5min

12.

Navigating Biden's Presidency and Identity Politics

7min

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Navigating Identity Politics and the Importance of Diverse Perspectives

3min

Joining the show this week is Vox co-founder, blogger, and host of the popular political podcast “The Weeds”, Matthew Yglesias. Having written for such publications as The Atlantic and Slate, Yglesias went on to found the immensely popular site Vox along with journalist Ezra Klein. His new book “One Billion Americans: The Case For Thinking Bigger”, presents a new and somewhat unorthodox solution to many of the problems facing our nation. We discuss his new book, his experience at Vox, as well as the controversy he found himself in when taking a recent stand against cancel culture.

Get Matt’s take on what real journalism should look like by listening to our bonus questions, available when you become a member at dailywire.com/Shapiro

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