The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1049 - Political Lives Matter
Jul 10, 2020
The discussion critiques Bill De Blasio's leadership amid ongoing citizen struggles and highlights the growing influence of cancel culture. The media's portrayal of COVID-19, particularly in Republican states, comes under fire, raising questions about statistics and lockdown effectiveness. Debates around reopening schools illustrate the need for data-driven policies. A deeper dive into racial bias in crime reporting reveals inconsistencies between local and national narratives. Finally, the implications of a recent Supreme Court ruling on Trump's finances are scrutinized, emphasizing political accountability.
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Living with COVID-19
- There's no viable alternative to living with COVID-19 until a vaccine is available.
- European countries like France and Canada have acknowledged this and shifted to mitigation strategies.
Creative School Reopening
- Consider creative school reopening solutions.
- Allow kids to attend school with young adult proctors while teachers instruct remotely.
Media Bias in Race-Based Crime Reporting
- Media selectively report race in crime, highlighting white-on-black incidents while downplaying others.
- John Lott's research reveals this bias, showing how national news selectively covers local crime stories based on race.
