The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1049 - Political Lives Matter
Jul 10, 2020
The discussion critiques Bill De Blasio's leadership amid ongoing citizen struggles and highlights the growing influence of cancel culture. The media's portrayal of COVID-19, particularly in Republican states, comes under fire, raising questions about statistics and lockdown effectiveness. Debates around reopening schools illustrate the need for data-driven policies. A deeper dive into racial bias in crime reporting reveals inconsistencies between local and national narratives. Finally, the implications of a recent Supreme Court ruling on Trump's finances are scrutinized, emphasizing political accountability.
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Media Bias in COVID-19 Reporting
- Media bias is evident in COVID-19 reporting, manipulating data to fit narratives.
- They highlight rising cases in reopened states while ignoring similar spikes in states that remained closed.
Colorado vs. Georgia Reopening
- Colorado and Georgia reopened at the same time, yet their COVID-19 caseloads differ drastically.
- Shapiro suggests this relates to summer temperatures and time spent indoors.
Lockdowns vs. Deaths
- States prioritizing lockdowns have significantly higher death rates per million than states that reopened earlier.
- This challenges the narrative that lockdowns are the key solution.
