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Published Jan 29, 2018

Politics By The Grammy | Ep. 463

Ben Shapiro dissects the intersection of politics and pop culture in Episode 463, critiquing the Democratic response to Trump's immigration policies, analyzing the impact of celebrity feuds like Trump versus Jay Z, and questioning the political grandstanding at the Grammys, exemplified by Hillary Clinton's controversial appearance.
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  • Clinton's Appearance

    Hillary Clinton's appearance at the Grammys, where she read from the controversial book "Fire and Fury," sparked significant backlash. criticized her participation, suggesting it was part of a broader political agenda that overshadowed the event's musical focus 1. He argued that Clinton's involvement was emblematic of Hollywood's disconnect from mainstream America, likening her to a recurring character in a horror movie who refuses to fade away 2.

    They just keep exhuming her and then sending her out to talk about politics and put her face in public again.

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    Shapiro also highlighted the irony of Clinton's feminist icon status, given her past decisions to shield a campaign advisor accused of harassment 1.

       

    Performance Critique

    The Grammy Awards were marked by political statements, with critiquing the performances and messages of attendees. He pointed out the hypocrisy in Clinton's feminist image, given her history of protecting a campaign advisor accused of harassment 3. Shapiro praised Joy Villa for her bold pro-life statement at the event, noting her courage in expressing such views in a predominantly pro-choice environment 4.

    Good for her that she has the guts to actually come forward and represent a pro life position in the least pro life place on planet Earth.

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    These performances and statements, according to Shapiro, highlighted the political polarization within the entertainment industry.

       

    Ratings Impact

    The political nature of the Grammy Awards had a noticeable impact on viewership, with noting a significant decline in ratings. He attributed this to the public's growing disinterest in celebrity political commentary, which he described as irritating and disconnected from everyday concerns 5. Shapiro also discussed the broader implications of feminism as presented by some artists, arguing that the term has been misused and misunderstood in contemporary discourse 6.

    Watching a bunch of celebrities reward each other and pat each other on the back...is super duper irritating for everyone involved.

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    This disconnect, he suggested, contributes to the declining relevance of such award shows in the eyes of the general public.

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