The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 838 - The Fredo Slur
Aug 13, 2019
The podcast dives into the heated culture wars, questioning whether Trump or Democrats are really fanning the flames. It features a memorable confrontation involving a CNN anchor and examines the implications of being called 'Fredo.' The discussion takes a sharp turn to critique media biases and parodies the absurdity of political discourse. Listeners can also expect insights on the influence of social media on personal validation and a critical analysis of controversial educational content in California schools.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Shapiro's Heckler Strategy
- Ben Shapiro discusses how he handles hecklers, prioritizing de-escalation.
- He recounts an incident where a woman called him a white supremacist while he was with his children.
Cuomo's "Fredo" Encounter
- Chris Cuomo was confronted by a heckler who called him "Fredo."
- Cuomo reacted angrily, claiming the term is an ethnic slur.
"Fredo" Not a Slur
- Ben Shapiro argues that "Fredo" is not an ethnic slur, citing its common usage to denote incompetence.
- He humorously compares it to other fictional character names, highlighting the absurdity of Cuomo's claim.