The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 833 - The Second Cold War
Aug 6, 2019
The podcast delves into the media's response to recent mass shootings, scrutinizing accusations against conservatives. It dissects left-wing tactics and critiques the portrayal of political rhetoric tying conservatism to violence. The discussion highlights the economic fallout of the U.S.-China trade war, linking it to market instability. Gun control debates are examined as potential power grabs, alongside critiques of media bias and implications of minimum wage policies. A nuanced perspective on political narratives and societal impact rounds out the conversation.
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NYT Headline Change
- The New York Times changed their headline about Trump condemning racism after leftist backlash, including from AOC.
- AOC accused the Times of white supremacy for their initial headline.
CNN's Dayton Piece
- CNN ran a piece on the Dayton shooter's politics, which angered the left.
- The left criticized CNN for covering this, despite the shooter's apparent left-leaning views.
Dayton Shooter's Politics
- The Dayton shooter's social media suggests extreme left-wing and anti-police views.
- Shapiro argues this contradicts the narrative that violence is solely a right-wing issue.