

Media Smears Asians and Muslims After Supreme Court Ruling, and Violent Riots in France, with Mark Steyn and Darren Grimes | Ep. 580
Jul 3, 2023
Mark Steyn, a Canadian journalist and commentator, joins to analyze the media's response to the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling, highlighting claims of Asian American discrimination. He critiques narratives attributing lawsuits to white influence and discusses the intersection of LGBTQ issues with Muslim protests in Maryland. Darren Grimes, a British political commentator, addresses the violent riots in France, the implications for Europe, and political controversies in the UK, including Nigel Farage’s banking issues. Together, they explore the societal tensions swirling around identity and politics.
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Asians as Pawns
- NPR claims Asian Americans were duped by white conservatives into opposing affirmative action.
- They argue Asians were smart enough for Harvard but too dumb to recognize their manipulation.
Racism Against Asians
- Mark Steyn points out the racist undertones in the argument against Asian Americans.
- He highlights the stereotype of Asians being intelligent but boring, used to justify discrimination.
Attacks on Clarence Thomas
- Critics attack Clarence Thomas by suggesting his wife influences his decisions.
- Ellie Mystal implies Ginni Thomas controls her husband, a racist trope against Black conservatives.