Added: Dec 7, 2023
In this podcast episode, Ben Shapiro discusses several issues related to censorship, anti-Semitism, and the Israel-Hamas conflict. He starts by announcing that The Daily Wire is joining the New Civil Liberties Alliance and The Federalist in suing the US State Department over censorship. According to Shapiro, the State Department is funding the development, testing, and marketing of censorship technology used to suppress First Amendment-protected activity by conservative media outlets like The Daily Wire. The lawsuit aims to stop the censorship regime rather than seeking monetary compensation.Shapiro then delves into the issue of anti-Semitism on college campuses, highlighting instances of anti-Semitic behavior and rhetoric at universities such as New York University and the University of Pennsylvania. He shares testimonies from students who have experienced anti-Semitic incidents, including defaced posters, unauthorized protests, and physical assault. Shapiro criticizes the university presidents' responses during a congressional hearing, where they were questioned about the rise of anti-Semitism on their campuses. He points out their reluctance to acknowledge that calling for the genocide of Jews violates their institutions' rules of bullying and harassment.
The podcast also addresses the left's attitude towards Israel and anti-Zionism. Shapiro argues that the intellectual left believes Jews are not part of the intersectional coalition of oppression and that Israel is viewed as a colonialist outpost of the West. He criticizes the university presidents for their stance on Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state, suggesting that their responses reflect a deep-seated animosity towards Israel.
Furthermore, Shapiro discusses the impact of universities on young Jewish individuals, citing a New York Times article that explores how leftist ideology has led some young Jews to oppose the existence of Israel as a Jewish state. He emphasizes the need for parents to reconsider sending their children to universities and for businesses to reevaluate their hiring practices, advocating for alternatives to the traditional university route.
Shapiro also highlights the anti-Semitic sentiments expressed by some members of Congress and the media's biased coverage of the situation. He criticizes the lack of condemnation for anti-Semitic comments made by certain politicians and emphasizes the need for real action to combat anti-Semitism.
He also discusses the FBI's handling of the Hunter Biden laptop during the 2020 election, pointing out the agency's failure to confirm the authenticity of the laptop. Shapiro questions the FBI's decision to withhold information about the laptop and its potential impact on the election, suggesting that the agency's actions may have been politically motivated.
Shapiro then shifts to the debate in Congress over Ukraine Aid and border security. He highlights the Republicans' demand for border security measures to be included in the emergency spending bill, and the Democrats' reluctance to agree to these measures. Shapiro questions the Democrats' priorities and their refusal to compromise on the issue, suggesting that their stance may be influenced by a desire for open borders.
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