The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1470 - Biden Gets His Supreme Court Justice
Apr 8, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history as the first black woman on the Supreme Court, igniting debates over media bias and political divides in judicial nominations. The discussion critiques how the media covers these events, with stark contrasts in portrayal depending on party affiliation. Controversies surrounding identity politics and its influence on judicial qualifications emerge. Also examined are the impacts of media narratives on sensitive topics like gender identity and the challenges faced by journalists in maintaining objectivity.
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Media Bias in Confirmation Coverage
- John Harwood's tweet comparing Jackson's confirmation to Thurgood Marshall's ignores Clarence Thomas's confirmation.
- This highlights media bias in portraying Republicans as racist.
Media Bias and Hunter Biden Laptop
- College freshmen questioned journalists about media bias regarding the Hunter Biden laptop story.
- Anne Applebaum dismissed the story's relevance, reflecting media disinterest in potentially damaging information about Democrats.
Brian Stelter Deflects Criticism
- Brian Stelter deflects criticism about CNN's history of promoting false narratives.
- He cites news outlets' cooperation in helping a wounded Fox News reporter as a defense, avoiding accountability.
