The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1047 - Cancel Culture Comes For Us All
Jul 8, 2020
The podcast dives into the contentious topic of cancel culture, revealing its double standards and mixed reactions among public figures. It discusses the backlash against liberals who criticize this phenomenon, highlighting recent cases like Halle Berry's apology. The conversation expands to the chilling effects on free speech and political discourse, emphasizing the necessity of open debate. Additionally, it touches on the complexities of public support retraction and the discrepancies in accountability based on political beliefs.
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Cancel Culture's Target
- Cancel culture targets everyone outside the woke left.
- Even liberals who criticize it are susceptible.
National Book Critics Circle Implosion
- The National Book Critics Circle board imploded after internal disagreements on a Black Lives Matter statement.
- Several members resigned over concerns about political correctness and accusations of racism.
Brendan Eich's Resignation
- Mozilla Firefox co-founder Brendan Eich was forced to resign for supporting traditional marriage in 2008.
- This highlights that cancel culture has existed for a long time.
