How The Left Blows Itself Up, In 4 Easy Steps | Ep. 369

Media Bias

The media's emotional reporting often reinforces Donald Trump's narrative against them. Ben Shapiro argues that while the media is biased, it is not entirely dishonest, and their failure to acknowledge this bias only lends credibility to Trump's claims 1. He suggests that the media's high emotional tone and low fact-checking contribute to their credibility issues 2.

The more animated they get, the more emotional they get, the less they engage in fact checking.

--- Ben Shapiro

This dynamic, according to Shapiro, ultimately undermines their own credibility and strengthens Trump's position.

   

Credibility Issues

The media's credibility is further questioned when they claim objectivity but display bias. Shapiro highlights how figures like Anderson Cooper and Joe Scarborough undermine their own credibility by not acknowledging their biases 3. He points out that the media's claim to objectivity is often contradicted by their actions, which only bolsters Trump's critique of them.

The media, by proclaiming that they are objective, end up destroying their own credibility.

--- Ben Shapiro

Shapiro also touches on the legal standards of free speech, noting that many accusations of incitement do not meet the legal criteria established by the Supreme Court 4.