Met Gala Goes Racial, Media's False Trump NBC Narrative, and Affirmative Action Myth, with Andrew Klavan and Jason Riley | Ep. 1064
May 5, 2025
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Andrew Klavan, host of The Daily Wire's show and author of "The Kingdom of Cain," dives deep into the cultural elite's missteps at the Met Gala, criticizing their superficial attempts at inclusivity. He discusses the disconnection between lavish events and the realities of everyday struggles, arguing that ideology stifles artistic expression. Alongside him, Jason Riley, author of "The Affirmative Action Myth," sheds light on the pitfalls of affirmative action, revealing how it can harm the very students it's meant to help. Together, they unravel the complexities of culture, media narratives, and societal values.
The podcast critiques the elitism and disconnect between affluent celebrities at events like the Met Gala and the struggles of everyday Americans.
Andrew Klavan highlights how ideology can detrimentally affect artistic expression, revealing tensions within modern American cultural dynamics.
Jason Riley discusses the unintended negative consequences of affirmative action, suggesting it may hurt Black students more than it helps.
The conversation covers the media's portrayal of Trump and the complexities surrounding immigration narratives, emphasizing misleading narratives in mainstream outlets.
Deep dives
The Push for Permanent Tax Cuts
The podcast highlights the efforts of the Club for Growth organization to make President Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent, emphasizing that failure to act could result in a 22% tax increase for families. This significant hike is presented as a threat to financial stability for average Americans, with efforts underway to mobilize support against this potential increase. The urgency of this call to action invites listeners to join the fight by donating at fightfortaxcuts.com. The discussion illustrates the broader concern over taxation and its impact on middle-class families.
Celebrating National Astronaut Day
The celebration of National Astronaut Day features a mix of humor and admiration for astronauts like Gail King and Lauren Sanchez, creating a lighthearted tone in the podcast. The hosts mention their previous astronaut special, which has gained popularity on YouTube, suggesting a connection between culture and space exploration. They reflect on the significance of space travel in American history while jokingly comparing their own experiences to those of trained astronauts. This segment showcases a blend of patriotism and humor, keeping the conversation engaging.
The Impact of the Met Gala
The Met Gala is introduced as a culturally significant event, with expectations that this year's theme will be particularly politically charged. The podcast discusses how the gala is leaning into themes of black dandyism and fashion history, raising questions about authenticity and cultural representation. There is skepticism about the intentions of organizers, particularly concerning the lack of accurate representation of black designers in leading roles within the fashion industry. This examination reveals deeper tensions surrounding race, politics, and cultural appropriation in mainstream events.
BRICS and Global Currency Challenges
The podcast addresses the upcoming global summit of BRICS nations and its implications for the U.S. dollar, which may face challenges as these countries aim to redefine their economic relationships. The notion of a 'Rio Reset' represents a critical shift in global power dynamics, causing concern that it could undermine the value of the dollar. This segment encourages listeners to consider diversifying their savings, potentially into gold, as a strategic response to these global economic changes. Through this discussion, the podcast highlights the complexities of international finance and its potential impact on everyday Americans.
Cultural Critique at the Met Gala
A critical examination of the Met Gala leads to discussions about the perceived disparity between elite cultural events and the realities of the working class. The guests express concerns over how these extravagant gatherings can seem disconnected from societal issues, while simultaneously raising questions about celebrity culture and privilege. The discussion highlights the feelings of elitism and tokenism within such spaces, suggesting that the event has motivations beyond genuine celebration of culture. This critique illustrates the ongoing tension between artistic expression and social responsibility.
The Disconnect of Elite Culture
The podcast explores how the current cultural climate has led to a disconnect between the upper-class elites and the broader population. Celebrities and influential figures, attending lavish events, are critiqued for their lack of awareness regarding the struggles of everyday Americans. The premise is that these elites often amplify wealth and privilege while ignoring the pressing issues faced by the working class. The conversation posits that this disconnection from reality contributes to a growing divide in societal values and perspectives.
Historical Context of Black Progress
The discussion delves into the historical achievements of Black Americans prior to affirmative action policies, emphasizing the importance of autonomy and self-reliance. The speakers argue that affirmative action has unintentionally perpetuated stereotypes rather than aiding true progress within the Black community. They highlight case studies showcasing how programs aimed to assist have often led to adverse effects, such as decreased graduation rates among misaligned students. This perspective underscores the need for a reevaluation of methods used to support racial equity in education and employment.
Megyn Kelly is joined by The Daily Wire's Andrew Klavan, author of "The Kingdom of Cain," to discuss ridiculous elites at the Met Gala, the focus on “black male fashion” this year, out-of-touch celebs like Anna Wintour trying to play the woke game to avoid cultural and social backlash, how American culture is shifting away from leftist drift, how our society is breaking and why “ideology is death to art,” the increase in sexually explicit content in our culture, the false narratives from Trump’s Meet the Press interview on NBC and his "I don't know" comment, the truth about how Trump said he'd follow what the Supreme Court rules, the media spin about immigration and refusal to ever give the Trump administration a win, the shocking new audio of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wife describing his abuse towards her, the left and legacy media ignoring the story and continuing to make Abrego Garcia their poster child in their fight with Trump, and more. Then Jason Riley, author of "The Affirmative Action Myth," joins to discuss the harms of affirmative action, why it hurts black students at elite universities more than helps them, the statistics that prove why these students would be better off academically at other great schools, how elite universities will be fighting Trump's anti-DEI efforts and the Supreme Court ruling, and more.
