The Ben Shapiro Show – Ep. 1771 – Democrats Declare RFK Jr. The Enemy

Intro

In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses the Democrats’ embrace of censorship and their attempt to silence Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He also explores the influence of Hollywood leftism, the controversy surrounding meat labeling, and the concerns of the Democratic Party about the 2024 race. Additionally, Ben delves into the FBI’s handling of Hunter Biden’s laptop, the new black history curriculum in public schools, and the impact of declining religious affiliation on communities. He also covers topics such as immigration, the controversy surrounding Jason Aldean’s song, and the decline in church attendance. Join Ben as he provides insightful analysis and commentary on these important issues.

Main Takeaways

Democrats and Censorship

• Democrats are now embracing censorship, largely due to their power in cultural arenas.
• Support for censorship of false information online is rising steadily among Democrats.
• RFK Jr. went to testify about social media censorship, and Democrats tried to censor him.
• Democrats signed a letter asking that RFK Jr. be disinvited from testifying before the select subcommittee on the weaponization of the federal government.
• RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of attempting to censor a censorship hearing, saying it’s evidence of the problem the hearing was convened to address.

RFK Jr. and Democratic Party

• RFK Jr. claims that the White House attempted to censor information he was disseminating about COVID vaccines.
• Over 100 Democrats signed a letter asking that RFK Jr. be disinvited from testifying before the select subcommittee on the weaponization of the federal government.
• RFK Jr. is seen as a political threat to the Democratic Party, and the attempt to censor him is about power, not principle.
• Democrats use RFK Jr. as a tool of power and are threatened by his potential impact on Joe Biden’s presidential run.

Hollywood Leftism and Meat Labeling

• Hollywood leftism took over the film industry in the 1960s.
• Meat from other countries is disguised as a product of the USA in grocery stores.
• Good Ranchers sources 100% American meat and delivers it to your door.

2024 Election Concerns

• Democrats are worried about the 2024 race despite polling showing a significant deficit for Trump to Biden.
• A potential unity ticket of Joe Manchin and John Huntsman would barely eat into Biden’s lead.
• Polls suggest that voters who are not fond of Biden will still vote for him if Trump is the nominee.
• Democrats are concerned about the possibility of a close election and a third-party candidate like Joe Manchin winning enough votes to tip the election.

FBI and Hunter Biden’s Laptop

• The House Judiciary Committee revealed that the FBI knew Hunter Biden’s laptop was not part of a Russian hack and leak operation but refused to answer social media companies’ questions about its authenticity.
• The FBI confirmed the authenticity of Hunter Biden’s laptop in November 2019 but decided to say “no comment” to social media companies when asked about its authenticity.
• The FBI’s decision to lie by omission to social media companies caused censorship and declining trust in institutions.

New Black History Curriculum

• The Florida Board of Education approved new standards for teaching black history in public schools.
• The curriculum covers the emergence, growth, destruction, and rebuilding of black communities and active violence perpetrated against and by African Americans.
• Critics reduce months of work to a few isolated expressions without context, creating a false narrative that black people benefited from slavery.

Declining Religious Affiliation

• There is a decline in religious affiliation, leading to a decline in community.
• Living in a religious world can lead to forming communities of interest around shared values.
• Church attendance is the best way to fight the negative effects of the decline in religion and combat loneliness.

Summary

Democrats and Censorship

Democrats are increasingly embracing censorship, particularly in online platforms, as they hold significant power in cultural arenas. This is evident in their attempt to censor Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who went to testify about social media censorship. Over 100 Democrats signed a letter asking that RFK Jr. be disinvited from testifying, revealing their fear of his potential impact on Joe Biden’s presidential run. RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of attempting to censor a censorship hearing, which he argues is evidence of the problem the hearing was convened to address.

Hollywood Leftism and Meat Labeling

Hollywood leftism has exerted its influence over the film industry since the 1960s, shaping the narratives and values portrayed on screen. Additionally, there is a concerning issue of meat from other countries being disguised as a product of the USA in grocery stores. Good Ranchers offers a solution by sourcing 100% American meat and delivering it directly to consumers’ doors.

2024 Election Concerns

Despite polling showing a significant deficit for Trump to Biden in the 2024 race, Democrats are worried and seeking ways to maintain their advantage. A potential unity ticket of Joe Manchin and John Huntsman is unlikely to significantly impact Biden’s lead. Polls suggest that even voters who are not fond of Biden would still vote for him if Trump becomes the nominee. Democrats are concerned about the possibility of a close election and a third-party candidate, like Joe Manchin, winning enough votes to tip the outcome.

FBI and Hunter Biden’s Laptop

The FBI’s handling of Hunter Biden’s laptop has raised questions about its transparency and integrity. Despite knowing that the laptop was not part of a Russian hack and leak operation, the FBI refused to answer social media companies’ questions about its authenticity. This decision led to censorship and declining trust in institutions. The FBI’s choice to lie by omission to social media companies further fueled controversy and raised concerns about the suppression of information.

New Black History Curriculum

The Florida Board of Education approved new standards for teaching black history in public schools. The curriculum aims to provide comprehensive instruction on the emergence, growth, destruction, and rebuilding of black communities. It also covers the history of violence perpetrated against and by African Americans, including race riots. However, critics have selectively quoted the curriculum, creating a false narrative that black people benefited from slavery. The educational standards aim to recognize the strength, courage, and community of African descendants.

Declining Religious Affiliation

The decline in religious affiliation has had a negative impact on community and social cohesion. Living in a religious world allows for the formation of communities centered around shared values. Church attendance is crucial in combating the negative effects of declining religious affiliation and addressing loneliness. It provides a higher goal to unify the community and fosters communal interest, which is essential for a healthy society.

Conclusion

This episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show” sheds light on the Democrats’ embrace of censorship, the influence of Hollywood leftism, concerns about the 2024 race, the FBI’s handling of Hunter Biden’s laptop, the new black history curriculum in public schools, and the impact of declining religious affiliation on communities. Ben provides insightful analysis and commentary on these topics, emphasizing the importance of free speech, transparency, and community engagement. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these pressing issues.