How Elmo Unleashed Emotional Hell | The Ben Shapiro Show
Added: Feb 1, 2024
In this podcast, Ben Shapiro discusses a variety of topics, including the lack of humor in today's society, the border crisis, and the potential impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. He begins by addressing the lack of humor in society, attributing it to the breakdown of the social fabric. He believes that the merger of celebrity and politics during the Obama administration led to the decline of comedy, as comedians became more politically involved and lost their ability to make jokes that transcended political divides.Key takeaways
The lack of humor in society is attributed to the breakdown of the social fabric, with the merger of celebrity and politics during the Obama administration leading to the decline of comedy.
The Biden administration's handling of the border crisis is criticized, with accusations of failing to enforce existing laws and skepticism towards proposed border deals.
Contrasting views on the potential impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, are presented, with criticism of the hypocrisy of those who previously supported the impeachment of Donald Trump.
President Joe Biden is criticized for not taking action in response to the 165 attacks on American troops in the Middle East and for not defending the troops on the ground.
The legal charges against Donald Trump are criticized as political prosecution, with questions raised about the motives behind the charges and the disparity in treatment of different groups.
The Lack of Humor in Society
Shapiro points out that the inability to laugh at things is a symptom of the societal breakdown, as people have become too polarized and unable to find common ground. He highlights the absurdity of the situation, citing examples such as the reaction to Elmo's innocent tweet on Twitter and the conspiracy theories surrounding Taylor Swift's relationship with football star Travis Kelce. Shapiro emphasizes the need for people to lighten up and find humor in everyday situations, regardless of their political affiliations.
The Border Crisis
Shapiro then shifts the discussion to the border crisis, criticizing the Biden administration's handling of the situation. He highlights the fact that the border crisis did not exist during the Trump administration and accuses Biden of failing to enforce the laws that are already in place. He also addresses the proposed border deal, expressing skepticism about its effectiveness and questioning the need for it without seeing the details. Shapiro argues that the lack of trust in the Biden administration's governance is reflected in the polls, which show a decline in Biden's favorability and approval ratings.
Impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas
The podcast also delves into the potential impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. Shapiro presents contrasting views on the matter, with some Republicans advocating for Mayorkas's impeachment due to his handling of the border crisis, while others, including Representative Dan Goldman, oppose it, citing the lack of legal grounds for impeachment. Shapiro criticizes the hypocrisy of those who previously supported the impeachment of Donald Trump without alleging specific crimes, yet now oppose the impeachment of Mayorkas.
Attacks on American Troops in the Middle East
Shapiro continues by addressing the 165 attacks on American troops between October 17th and January 29th in various locations, including Syria, Iraq, Jordan, and the Red Sea. He criticizes President Joe Biden for not taking any action in response to these attacks and for not defending the troops on the ground. Shapiro argues that if troops are deployed in these areas, they should be defended, and America's allies should be allowed to take action against terrorism. He also highlights the need for a rational foreign policy and criticizes Biden's approach to the situation.
Legal Charges Against Donald Trump
Shapiro discusses the legal charges against Donald Trump and criticizes the Biden administration for what he perceives as political prosecution. He points out that several of the cases against Trump appear to be falling apart and questions the motives behind the charges. Shapiro also highlights the disparity in the treatment of anti-abortion protesters and the lack of charges against individuals involved in the Black Lives Matter riots.
Actions of the "Squad" in Congress
Shapiro addresses the controversies surrounding members of the "Squad" in Congress, including Representative Cori Bush's alleged misuse of security funds and Representative Ilhan Omar's comments about Somalia and the US government. He criticizes Bush for using campaign funds for personal security and questions Omar's allegiance to Somalia and her statements about controlling the US government's actions. Shapiro also discusses Representative Jamal Bowman's past promotion of 9/11 conspiracy theories and the plagiarism allegations against Harvard's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.
Plagiarism Allegations Against Harvard's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Shapiro highlights the plagiarism allegations against Harvard's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Sher An Charleston. He discusses the anonymous complaint listing at least 40 examples of alleged plagiarism in Charleston's academic work, including her failure to properly cite her husband's study. Shapiro criticizes Harvard for hiring someone who has been accused of plagiarism and emphasizes the importance of hiring competent and non-plagiarist individuals, especially in positions related to diversity and inclusion.
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