The Ben Shapiro Show – Ep. 1814 – The Greatest Scam in Modern America

Intro

In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses the investigation into the Ibrahim X Kendi anti-racist center at Boston University. He delves into the flaws in Kendi’s definition of racism, the controversy surrounding the center’s funding, and the recent layoffs. Ben also covers topics such as the British government’s actions against Russell Brand, the hearing with Attorney General Merrick Garland, and the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Nagorno-Karabakh. Additionally, he addresses issues related to the Federal Reserve, the American car industry, unions, government interventionism, and more.

Main Takeaways

Boston University’s Ibrahim X Kendi Anti-Racist Center

• Boston University investigates the Ibrahim X Kendi anti-racist center
• Kendi’s definition of racism is based on disparities, which is unfalsifiable and not a good measure of racism
• Disparities exist across every metric in society and are tied to various factors such as geography and environment
• Kendi’s proposal is built on the back of the BLM movement in 2020 and does not require proof of racism, only disparities
• Kendi claims that colorblindness is racist and that race should always matter

Controversy Surrounding Kendi’s Center

• Kendi has received millions of dollars in funding for his Center for Anti-racist Research, including from Jack Dorsey and Bank of America
• Critics argue that the center is a scam and that Kendi cannot define the terms of his anti-racism policies
• Boston University’s Ibrahim X. Kendi Center for Anti-Racist Research laid off more than half of its staff despite having raised millions of dollars for various projects
• Former employee Philippe Copeland criticizes the center’s actions as being anti-racist in name only
• BU has launched an inquiry into the center’s culture and grant management practices following complaints and media reports

Russell Brand and Allegations

• The British government is going after Russell Brand’s ad revenue from any outlets due to allegations against him, even before any prosecution
• YouTube has demonetized all of Russell Brand’s videos on their platform due to the allegations
• The government is working to push social media platforms to demonetize people on the basis of allegations, even before any prosecution
• Rumble CEO believes in a full and serious investigation for both alleged victims and the accused
• Government pressuring social media companies to remove monetary compensation from Russell Brand’s videos is a violation of free speech principles

Hunter Biden Investigation and Merrick Garland

• Merrick Garland, the attorney general of the United States, faced criticism from Republicans during a hearing about the DOJ’s criminal case against Hunter Biden
• Garland could have helped quash the Hunter Biden case by not giving David White special counsel abilities
• House Republicans questioned why the investigation into Hunter Biden’s alleged firearm form lie has taken so long
• There are concerns about the independence of the special prosecutor appointed during the previous administration
• Garland denied any religious discrimination at the DOJ, but was questioned about the FBI sending undercover agents into Catholic churches

Other Topics Covered

• Federal Reserve officials set to hold interest rates steady, despite ongoing inflation concerns
• American car industry faces hard times due to regulations and restrictions from the Biden administration
• Union support for Democrats is the most corrupt bargain in American politics
• Government interventionism skews the incentive structure for major industries
• Carbon disclosure rules coming for US companies, requiring them to disclose greenhouse gas emissions

Summary

Boston University’s Ibrahim X Kendi Anti-Racist Center

Boston University is investigating the Ibrahim X Kendi anti-racist center, founded by Ibram X Kendi, the author of “How to Be an Anti-Racist.” Kendi’s definition of racism is based on disparities, which critics argue is unfalsifiable and not a good measure of racism. Disparities exist across every metric in society and are tied to various factors such as geography and environment. Kendi’s proposal, built on the back of the BLM movement in 2020, does not require proof of racism, only disparities. He claims that colorblindness is racist and that race should always matter. However, these ideas have faced criticism and sparked controversy.

Controversy Surrounding Kendi’s Center

Kendi’s Center for Anti-racist Research has received millions of dollars in funding, including from Jack Dorsey and Bank of America. Critics argue that the center is a scam and that Kendi cannot define the terms of his anti-racism policies. Furthermore, the center recently laid off more than half of its staff despite raising millions of dollars. Former employee Philippe Copeland has criticized the center’s actions as being anti-racist in name only, and Boston University has launched an inquiry into the center’s culture and grant management practices. These developments have raised questions about the center’s commitment to anti-racism.

Russell Brand and Allegations

The British government is targeting Russell Brand’s ad revenue from any outlets based on allegations against him, even before any prosecution. YouTube has demonetized all of Russell Brand’s videos on their platform due to these allegations. The government’s pressure on social media platforms to demonetize individuals based on allegations, without due process, raises concerns about free speech principles. Rumble, a video site hosting Russell’s show, has responded by advocating for a full and serious investigation for both alleged victims and the accused.

Hunter Biden Investigation and Merrick Garland

Merrick Garland, the attorney general of the United States, faced criticism from Republicans during a hearing about the DOJ’s criminal case against Hunter Biden. Questions were raised about the independence of the special prosecutor appointed during the previous administration and the delayed investigation into Hunter Biden’s alleged firearm form lie. Garland’s responses to inquiries about religious discrimination at the DOJ and the FBI’s undercover agents in Catholic churches were also scrutinized. These discussions shed light on the ongoing controversies surrounding the Hunter Biden case and the actions of the DOJ.

Other Topics Covered

Ben also discussed various other topics, including the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady despite inflation concerns, the challenges faced by the American car industry due to regulations and restrictions, the corrupt bargain between unions and the Democratic Party, the impact of government interventionism on major industries, and upcoming carbon disclosure rules for US companies.

Conclusion

This episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show” covers a range of important and controversial topics, from the investigation into the Ibrahim X Kendi anti-racist center to the allegations against Russell Brand and the hearing with Attorney General Merrick Garland. Ben provides insights and analysis on these issues, highlighting the flaws in certain ideologies and policies. The discussions shed light on the complexities of racism, funding controversies, government actions, and the impact of decisions on various industries and individuals. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of these subjects and are encouraged to think critically about the issues at hand.