The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1059 - Major League Wokeness
Jul 24, 2020
The podcast dives into the intersection of sports and politics, highlighting Major League Baseball players kneeling during the national anthem. It critiques corporate virtue signaling in sports, questioning the sincerity behind social justice messaging. The discussion touches on the Washington Redskins' rebranding and the implications of recent cultural shifts in America. It also examines the connection between rising crime rates and political leadership, while humorously tackling pandemic regulations in New York.
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Politicized Baseball
- Ben Shapiro expresses excitement about the politicization of baseball's opening day.
- He sarcastically praises players kneeling before the anthem to protest "systemic racism".
Empathy as Manipulation
- Ben Shapiro argues that calls for empathy in political discourse are often manipulative.
- He points out that empathy can hinder rational policymaking.
Corporate Virtue Signaling
- Ben Shapiro claims that MLB's actions are primarily corporate virtue signaling.
- Corporations aim to avoid negative attention by adopting vague social justice stances.
