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Published Jan 21, 2021

Biden Wants Unity…Or Obedience | Ep. 1178

Ben Shapiro dissects President Biden's call for unity, challenging its sincerity amid divisive policies and media bias that favors the new administration. He offers a critical analysis of Biden's inaugural address, the resurrection of celebrity politics, and media dynamics that echo past biases.
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  • Media Bias

    Critiques of media bias during Biden's presidency highlight a perceived return to the "mythical" Obama era, where media narratives painted an overly positive picture. argues that the media's portrayal of Biden's inauguration as a "restoration" of pre-Trump times ignores past issues like race riots and economic challenges 1. He suggests that the media's focus on white supremacy is often misrepresented, equating disagreement with extremism 2.

    The media have created this mythical, wonderful Obama era in the same way that JFK's administration was Camelot.

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    This narrative, according to Ben, overlooks the complexities of political and social issues.

       

    Press Scrutiny

    The media's treatment of the new press secretary, , is scrutinized for being overly favorable. criticizes the media for asking "softball questions" and portraying her as honest despite instances of misinformation 3. He points out that Psaki, who previously admitted to lying during her tenure at the State Department, continues to receive positive media coverage.

    The media put out stories today about how Jen Psaki's first press conference was filled with honesty.

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    This, he argues, reflects a broader trend of media bias favoring the current administration.

       

    Inauguration Focus

    Media narratives surrounding the inauguration events are critiqued for their focus on symbolism over substance. notes the media's emphasis on Kamala Harris's historic vice presidency, questioning the necessity of such narratives when powerful women are already visible in society 4. He also comments on the media's portrayal of Biden's swearing-in as a significant personal achievement, while questioning the implications of his policies 5.

    It is pretty incredible on a personal level to see a man who's been striving for the presidency since he was 30 years old, finally achieved the presidency at the age of 172.

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    These insights suggest a media focus on personal stories rather than critical analysis of political actions.

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