The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 794 - So. Much. Journalisming.
Jun 4, 2019
Dive into the media circus surrounding Mayor Pete and Trump's royal visit. Explore the evolution of late-night comedy into political commentary, emphasizing its impact on conservative audiences. Discover how internet scrutiny shapes dissenting views and the backlash against media sensationalism. The podcast critiques the biases evident in political coverage and scrutinizes the tensions within conservatism. Find out how humor intertwines with protest art, including iconic instances like the 'Trump baby' blimp.
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Matthews' Town Hall
- Chris Matthews, on MSNBC, conducted a town hall with Pete Buttigieg, praising him excessively.
- Shapiro criticized this, contrasting it with Fox News' use of objective anchors for town halls.
Reparations Discussion
- Matthews pushed Buttigieg to support reparations for slavery.
- Buttigieg compared it to reparations for Japanese Americans after internment.
Leading Questions
- Chris Matthews continued to lead Buttigieg through the interview, asking about impeachment and Vladimir Putin.
- Shapiro criticized Matthews' softball questions.