Ep. 1559 - The Downfall Of “Pride” Is Here And It’s Glorious
Mar 20, 2025
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The podcast dives into the diminishing corporate backing for Pride Month, hinting at a broader decline for the movement. It raises alarm over sexual abuse in schools, questioning the public's indifference to these issues. Trump’s move to abolish the Department of Education sparks debate. The host also tackles controversial claims about America’s foundation, emphasizing the difference between settlers and immigrants. Plus, it discusses cultural battles around gender dynamics and offers a straightforward approach to cooking steak.
Major corporations withdrawing support from Pride Month events indicates a significant decline in corporate-backed activism and its sustainability.
The alarming rise of reported sexual abuse incidents in schools highlights an urgent need for societal awareness and action regarding child safety.
The debate over whether America was built by settlers or immigrants reflects deeper questions about national identity and historical interpretation.
Deep dives
Corporate Withdrawal from Pride Month
Major corporations are starting to withdraw their financial support from Pride Month events ahead of time, signaling a significant shift in funding dynamics for such celebrations. Sponsors like Comcast and Anheuser-Busch have pulled out, creating sizeable funding gaps for events like San Francisco's Pride celebration. This withdrawal suggests that the once strong corporate backing for Pride Month is waning, leading to concerns about the future scale and impact of these parades. The organizers are left scrambling for new sponsors, reflecting a broader questioning of the sustainability of corporate-sponsored activism.
Dismantling of Activist Movements
The decline of movements like Black Lives Matter and the Pride movement highlights the fragility of contemporary activist campaigns, which often depend heavily on corporate funding. Notably, Black Lives Matter's presence has diminutively declined, with no protests arising from the removal of its symbols in Washington, D.C. Events like the Women's March have also seen a stark decrease in participation, raising questions about the grassroots nature of these movements. These patterns reveal that without stable financial backing, previously vocal activist groups can collapse, suggesting they may not have the popular support they claimed.
Teacher Sexual Abuse Epidemic
A recent case of alleged sexual misconduct involving a teacher has underscored the ongoing epidemic of sexual abuse in the educational system. Reports reveal disturbing details of a teacher engaging in sexual acts with minors, prompting numerous charges against her. This case serves as a grim reminder of the persistent, systemic problem of sexual abuse within schools, often neglected by the public and media. The epidemic is pervasive, with many instances going unreported, raising urgent questions about the safety of children in educational environments.
Dismantling the Department of Education
An executive order to abolish the Department of Education is being touted as a means to redirect education back to families and away from federal oversight. Critics argue that the Department has failed to address significant issues in American education, including the ongoing sexual abuse epidemic. The move to eliminate the agency is rooted in the belief that it has not provided measurable improvements in educational outcomes since its inception. Advocates for the abolition claim that dismantling this bureaucracy could lead to better management and oversight of education at the local level.
The Historical Narrative of America
The assertion that America was built by settlers rather than immigrants has sparked significant debate about national identity and historical narratives. The distinction emphasizes that settlers established a new civilization from largely uninhabited land, while modern immigrants benefit from existing societal structures. Critics of this viewpoint argue that the history of America involved the displacement and genocide of Indigenous peoples, complicating claims of pride in the settler narrative. Nevertheless, defenders of the settler perspective argue that the rapid development and achievements of American society justify a sense of national pride.
Today on the Matt Walsh Show, corporations are already pulling their money out of Pride Month several weeks ahead of time. The BLM movement has collapsed; the Pride movement is next. Also, in one of the most disturbing cases of alleged sexual abuse by a teacher, the epidemic of sex abuse in our school system continues. When will the public start to actually care? Speaking of which, Trump signs an executive order to abolish the Department of Education. And people are mad at me on the internet again—this time, because I made the very accurate claim that America is not a nation built by immigrants. It was built by settlers. There’s a difference.
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