The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 926 - The Media’s Not-So-Secret Iran Agenda
Jan 7, 2020
Discover the media's sensational portrayal of President Trump's assassination of Iranian General Soleimani and the deeper historical context behind it. Unpack the hypocrisy in Iran's international relations and the media's role in shaping perceptions of American foreign policy. Explore the complexities of U.S.-Iran relations post-Soleimani and critique narratives that paint the U.S. as the aggressor. The discussion also highlights the significance of labor rights in media, especially regarding Sports Illustrated's recent unionization efforts.
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Iranian Retaliation Posturing
- Ayatollah Khamenei wants direct retaliation against US interests for Soleimani's death.
- This is likely posturing to project strength after the regime appeared weakened.
Obama's Failed Appeasement
- The Obama administration's appeasement policy emboldened Iran's aggression.
- Trump's re-establishment of deterrence corrects this failed strategy.
NYT's Soleimani Obituary
- The New York Times' obituary for Soleimani praised him, contrasting with their treatment of Sam Wyche.
- This bias is evident in their podcast and articles portraying Soleimani as a hero.