The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1206 - Why They're Cancelling Dr. Seuss
Mar 2, 2021
The podcast dives into the fallout from Andrew Cuomo's controversial actions and the shifting standards of accountability amid the Me Too movement. It also discusses the cultural fragmentation surrounding Derek Chauvin's trial and critiques the clash between facts and feelings in education. The tension of cancel culture is explored, particularly through the lens of Dr. Seuss and his alleged racism. Finally, it highlights changes in political discourse, notably the shift from class struggle to racial equity in policymaking.
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Cuomo's Conduct
- Andrew Cuomo faces multiple accusations, including unwanted kissing and inappropriate comments.
- One incident involves grabbing a woman's head at a wedding and asking to kiss her.
Cuomo's Hypocrisy
- While Cuomo's actions are inappropriate, they wouldn't typically warrant removal from office.
- However, his past stance against due process and support for "believe all women" now jeopardizes him.
Media's Distraction
- Media focuses on Cuomo's sexual harassment scandal to avoid covering the nursing home scandal.
- They aim to appear honest by covering the sex stuff while ignoring the more significant issue.