Mr. Shapiro Goes To Washington | The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 350

Free Speech

Ben Shapiro addresses the challenges to free speech, particularly in academic settings, during his testimony before a government oversight committee. He highlights the anti-First Amendment activities he has encountered on college campuses, such as administrative cowardice and physical violence, which are often justified by a flawed three-step argument. This argument suggests that the validity of an argument is judged by the identity of the speaker, verbal violence is equated with physical violence, and thus, physical violence is justified to stop such speech 1.

Free speech is under assault because of a three-step argument made by the advocates and justifiers of violence.

--- Ben Shapiro

Shapiro also discusses his exchange with Representative Plaskett regarding white privilege, arguing that it is used to shut down debate rather than foster discussion 2.

   

Woke Culture

Shapiro critiques the concept of being "woke," arguing that it often serves as a moral judgment rather than a genuine call for awareness and action. He suggests that being labeled as "woke" implies belonging to a particular ideological club, dismissing opposing views without consideration 3.

Being woke is basically saying, you're not part of the club, man. You're not cool.

--- Ben Shapiro

Additionally, Shapiro criticizes how certain political narratives, such as those surrounding discrimination laws, are manipulated to fit agendas. He emphasizes that laws have specific meanings and should not be twisted to serve ideological purposes 4.