The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1427 - Biden Tries To Pivot
Feb 4, 2022
Joe Biden attempts to pivot as his presidency faces challenges, including rising inflation and public discontent. A scandal unfolds with Jeff Zucker's long-kept romantic relationship impacting CNN's leadership. The podcast also tackles the struggles within media connections, allyship amidst cancel culture, and the turbulent stock market, particularly with tech giants. Additionally, differing COVID-19 strategies in Florida versus federal responses highlight public trust issues. Economic insights unveil unexpected job growth, wrapping up with reflections on U.S. military actions and their implications.
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Zucker's Undisclosed Relationship
- Jeff Zucker, CNN's president, resigned due to an undisclosed relationship with his top deputy, Alison Gollust.
- Reports suggest they lied about the relationship's timeline and duration, claiming it began recently during COVID, while sources indicate it started 25 years ago.
Zucker, Gollust, and Cuomo
- The investigation into Zucker and Gollust has expanded to include their relationship with Andrew Cuomo.
- They allegedly advised Cuomo on handling the pandemic and communications with Trump, raising ethical concerns.
CNN's misplaced anger
- CNN staffers are reportedly upset about Zucker's resignation, blaming Chris Cuomo.
- Shapiro argues that Zucker and Gollust's actions, including advising Cuomo and their undisclosed relationship, are the real issue.
