Greta Thunberg Has Been Detained | Ep. 1649

Misinformation

Ben Shapiro critiques the control of misinformation by elites, highlighting the role of media figures like Bryan Stelter. He argues that the elites aim to dictate what is considered misinformation, thereby influencing public perception and free speech. Shapiro humorously notes Stelter's attempts to fact-check absurd claims about himself, illustrating the challenges of misinformation control.

We wield outsized power and therefore we should wield outsized influence and we should determine the future of the world. And if you think that it's just about your money, it's not.

--- Ben Shapiro

The discussion extends to media accountability, with Shapiro questioning the integrity of outlets like The New York Times, which he accuses of failing to acknowledge their mistakes publicly 1 2.

   

Document Handling

The controversy over the handling of classified documents by political figures is dissected, focusing on the Biden administration's response. Shapiro criticizes the lack of transparency and accountability, comparing it to a "collation problem" where documents are misplaced. He questions the Department of Justice's decision not to oversee the search for classified documents at Biden's properties.

Meanwhile, Joe Biden continues to be in serious trouble over these classified documents found at his home.

--- Ben Shapiro

Shapiro highlights the inconsistency in how such situations are handled, suggesting a bias in the treatment of different political figures 3 4.