Ep. 1860 – The Debate America Deserves | The Ben Shapiro Show

Intro

In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben Shapiro discusses the debate between Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida and Governor Gavin Newsom of California. The debate highlighted the contrasting visions and policies of the two governors, with DeSantis emphasizing Florida’s success and conservative principles, while Newsom attacked DeSantis’s leadership. The episode also covers various topics such as foreign policy, media bias, and special offers from sponsors.

Main Takeaways

Contrasting Visions and Policies

• The debate between Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida and Governor Gavin Newsom of California was a contrast in visions and policies.
• DeSantis highlighted Florida’s success and criticized California’s failures, pointing out that more people are moving to Florida than leaving, and that conservative principles work.
• Newsom attacked DeSantis’s leadership, falsely claiming that books were being banned in Florida. DeSantis responded by showing a book called genderqueer in a public school, emphasizing the role of schools to educate, not indoctrinate, and the importance of respecting parental rights.
• The debate highlighted the choice for America between conservative principles and leftist ideology. DeSantis presented himself as a good conservative candidate, emphasizing the importance of choosing freedom over failure.

DeSantis’s Criticisms and Advocacy

• Ron DeSantis criticizes the inclusion of gender queer material in schools, calling it inappropriate for children.
• DeSantis advocates for parents’ rights to direct their children’s education and upbringing.
• DeSantis defends his COVID policies, highlighting that California and Florida have similar per capita age-adjusted COVID statistics.
• DeSantis accuses Newsom of damaging livelihoods in California and claims Florida saved thousands of jobs by reopening quickly.
• Florida Governor DeSantis criticizes California Governor Newsom for keeping kids out of school due to the teachers’ union, leading to a generational impact on literacy rates.
• DeSantis highlights California’s low literacy rates compared to Florida’s high ranking in the NAP exam for fourth-grade reading.
• DeSantis criticizes Newsom for going to the French Laundry unmasked while imposing lockdown restrictions on others.
• DeSantis points out the hypocrisy of liberal elites imposing burdens on others but not facing the consequences of their actions.
• DeSantis calls out Newsom’s failure to clean up San Francisco, displaying a map of human feces in the city.
• DeSantis criticizes California’s policies that allow minors to undergo life-altering surgeries without parental consent, calling it an assault on parents’ rights.

Foreign Policy and Media Bias

• The text questions why the American electorate is faced with the prospect of an election between elderly and unpopular candidates and suggests that party bosses are in control of the levers of power in both parties.
• Gavin Newsom is likely running for president, despite not admitting it.
• The Republican party is divided, with Donald Trump leading in polling averages.
• The upcoming election could be Trump vs. Biden, rather than DeSantis vs. Newsom.
• The debate America needs is about the country’s capability for normal political debate.
• The problem may be deeper than policy, with both sides having a mutual disinterest in compromise.
• The debate should focus on what unites Americans and what America stands for.
• The DeSantis-Newsom debate may not be the debate America needs or deserves.

Summary

Contrasting Visions and Policies

The debate between Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida and Governor Gavin Newsom of California showcased their differing visions and policies. DeSantis highlighted Florida’s success and criticized California’s failures, emphasizing that conservative principles work. Newsom attacked DeSantis’s leadership, falsely claiming that books were being banned in Florida. DeSantis responded by showcasing a book called genderqueer in a public school, highlighting the importance of schools to educate rather than indoctrinate and the need to respect parental rights.

DeSantis’s Criticisms and Advocacy

DeSantis raised several criticisms and advocated for important issues. He criticized the inclusion of gender queer material in schools, calling it inappropriate for children. He advocated for parents’ rights to direct their children’s education and upbringing. DeSantis defended his COVID policies, pointing out that California and Florida have similar per capita age-adjusted COVID statistics. He accused Newsom of damaging livelihoods in California and claimed that Florida saved thousands of jobs by reopening quickly. DeSantis also highlighted the impact of the teachers’ union on literacy rates in California and criticized Newsom’s actions at the French Laundry, pointing out the hypocrisy of liberal elites. He called out Newsom’s failure to address issues like the cleanliness of San Francisco and criticized California’s policies that allow minors to undergo life-altering surgeries without parental consent.

Foreign Policy and Media Bias

The episode also touched on foreign policy and media bias. It questioned why the American electorate often faces the choice between elderly and unpopular candidates and suggested that party bosses hold significant power in both parties. It discussed the potential presidential aspirations of Gavin Newsom and the division within the Republican party with Donald Trump leading in polling averages. The episode highlighted the need for a debate that focuses on America’s capability for normal political discourse and the importance of finding common ground and defining what America stands for. It also raised concerns about the current state of political debates and whether the DeSantis-Newsom debate was the debate America truly needs or deserves.

Conclusion

The debate between Governor Ron DeSantis and Governor Gavin Newsom showcased the contrasting visions and policies of the two governors. DeSantis highlighted Florida’s success and conservative principles, while Newsom attacked DeSantis’s leadership. The episode also delved into foreign policy, media bias, and other relevant topics. It emphasized the importance of choosing freedom over failure and the need for a debate that unites Americans and focuses on what America truly stands for.