Dems Smear Dissenters as Russian Assets, Nashville Shooter's Manifesto Revealed, and Stelter's CNN Return, with Glenn Greenwald | Ep. 878
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The episode begins with a discussion of the growing attacks on free speech, focusing on the recent ban of Elon Musk's X platform in Brazil. The Brazilian government is demanding Musk appoint a local representative and is threatening fines and imprisonment if he doesn't comply. Guest Glenn Greenwald discusses the implications of this censorship for free speech and the potential for similar tactics in other countries. The episode then delves into the media's double standard in reporting on mass shootings and the use of manifestos. The episode highlights the delayed release of the Nashville shooter's journal, which contained disturbing content about the shooter's mental state and trans ideology. This is contrasted with the immediate release and scrutiny of manifestos from shooters who allegedly had ties to the right. The episode also examines the media's tendency to amplify the voices of family members who are critical of Republican candidates, while ignoring or downplaying the voices of family members who support them. Examples like Mary Trump, the Kennedys, and Tim Walsh's brother are used to illustrate this double standard. The episode further explores the Democrats' use of the justice system as a political weapon against Donald Trump. The episode discusses the ongoing legal cases against Trump, including the New York hush money case and the Jack Smith investigations. The episode explores the Democrats' strategy of using these cases to damage Trump's reputation and potentially prevent him from winning the 2024 election. The discussion then shifts to the media's selective coverage of political scandals, specifically highlighting the lack of attention given to the Tennessee school shooting manifesto and the Hunter Biden laptop story. The speaker argues that the media is biased and prioritizes narratives that align with their political agenda. Finally, the episode focuses on Vice President Kamala Harris's use of different accents when speaking to different audiences, particularly when addressing predominantly Black audiences. The speaker criticizes this as a cynical attempt to pander to Black voters and accuses Harris of lacking authenticity and a fixed personality.
Outlines
Free Speech Under Attack: Censorship and the Media's Role
The episode begins with a discussion of the growing attacks on free speech, focusing on the recent ban of Elon Musk's X platform in Brazil. The Brazilian government is demanding Musk appoint a local representative and is threatening fines and imprisonment if he doesn't comply. Guest Glenn Greenwald discusses the implications of this censorship for free speech and the potential for similar tactics in other countries.
The Media's Double Standard: Mass Shootings, Manifestos, and Political Bias
The episode delves into the media's double standard in reporting on mass shootings and the use of manifestos. The episode highlights the delayed release of the Nashville shooter's journal, which contained disturbing content about the shooter's mental state and trans ideology. This is contrasted with the immediate release and scrutiny of manifestos from shooters who allegedly had ties to the right.
Weaponizing Family Members and the Media's Narrative
The episode examines the media's tendency to amplify the voices of family members who are critical of Republican candidates, while ignoring or downplaying the voices of family members who support them. Examples like Mary Trump, the Kennedys, and Tim Walsh's brother are used to illustrate this double standard.
The Democrats' Weaponization of the Justice System: Trump's Legal Battles
The episode further explores the Democrats' use of the justice system as a political weapon against Donald Trump. The episode discusses the ongoing legal cases against Trump, including the New York hush money case and the Jack Smith investigations. The episode explores the Democrats' strategy of using these cases to damage Trump's reputation and potentially prevent him from winning the 2024 election.
The Media's Selective Coverage of Political Scandals
The discussion then shifts to the media's selective coverage of political scandals, specifically highlighting the lack of attention given to the Tennessee school shooting manifesto and the Hunter Biden laptop story. The speaker argues that the media is biased and prioritizes narratives that align with their political agenda.
Kamala Harris's Shifting Accents and the Accusation of Racism
Finally, the episode focuses on Vice President Kamala Harris's use of different accents when speaking to different audiences, particularly when addressing predominantly Black audiences. The speaker criticizes this as a cynical attempt to pander to Black voters and accuses Harris of lacking authenticity and a fixed personality.
Keywords
Censorship
The act of suppressing or prohibiting any form of expression or communication that is considered objectionable or harmful. It can be implemented by governments, corporations, or individuals.
Free Speech
The right to express oneself without censorship or restraint. It is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of democracy.
Disinformation
False or misleading information that is deliberately spread to deceive or manipulate people. It can be used to influence public opinion, undermine trust, or sow discord.
Political Weaponization
The use of legal or political processes for partisan gain or to target political opponents. It can involve using the justice system to prosecute or intimidate opponents, or using government resources to benefit one's own party.
Media Bias
The tendency of media outlets to present news and information in a way that favors a particular political ideology or viewpoint. It can involve selective reporting, framing, or the use of loaded language.
Double Standard
The application of different rules or standards to different groups or individuals, often based on their political affiliation or other factors. It can lead to unfair treatment and discrimination.
Authenticity
The quality of being genuine, real, and true to oneself. It often refers to a person's character, beliefs, and actions being consistent with their stated values and intentions.
Cynical Pandering
The act of appealing to a particular group or audience in a manipulative or insincere way, often for personal gain or political advantage. It implies a lack of genuine concern for the group's interests.
Q&A
What are the implications of Elon Musk's X platform being banned in Brazil for free speech?
The ban on X in Brazil raises concerns about the growing trend of online censorship and the potential for governments to control the flow of information. It highlights the importance of protecting free speech and resisting attempts to silence dissenting voices.
How does the media's double standard in reporting on mass shootings and manifestos contribute to a partisan narrative?
The media's selective release and scrutiny of manifestos based on the perceived political leanings of the shooter perpetuates a partisan narrative and undermines efforts to understand the motivations behind these tragedies. It also raises concerns about the media's role in shaping public opinion and influencing political discourse.
What are the Democrats' strategies for using the justice system as a political weapon against Donald Trump?
The Democrats are using the justice system to damage Trump's reputation and potentially prevent him from winning the 2024 election. They are accelerating legal cases against him and using these cases to create a narrative of persecution and unfitness for office.
What are the main arguments against the indictments against Donald Trump?
The speaker argues that the indictments are politically motivated and that a defendant not named Trump would not face similar charges or jail time. They suggest that the Democratic Party machine in New York City is heavily influencing the legal proceedings.
How does the speaker criticize the media's coverage of political scandals?
The speaker criticizes the media for selectively covering scandals, ignoring stories that don't align with their political agenda. They point to the lack of attention given to the Tennessee school shooting manifesto and the Hunter Biden laptop story as examples.
What is the speaker's criticism of Kamala Harris's use of different accents?
The speaker criticizes Harris for adopting different accents when speaking to different audiences, particularly when addressing predominantly Black audiences. They see this as a cynical attempt to pander to Black voters and accuse her of lacking authenticity and a fixed personality.
Show Notes
Megyn Kelly is joined by Glenn Greenwald, host of Rumble's "System Update," to talk about Brazil's government banning Elon Musk's social platform X and criminalizing its use, why this infringement of free speech should matter to Americans and every democracy, Kamala Harris' past interest in banning then-President Donald Trump from Twitter, Democrats claiming to be the party of democracy but smearing dissenters as Russian assets, what they are doing now to Jill Stein and what they did to Tulsi Gabbard, how the media and the left worked together to cheat against Bernie Sanders in the 2016 and 2020 primaries, why the media is once again pushing the narrative that Russia is trying to influence the presidential election, how this is all a pretext for more censorship, CNN rehiring Brian Stelter two years after firing him, how it signals the network's apparent shift away from objective journalism. CNN and Stelter's terrible journalism during the Trump years, the contents of the recently revealed manifesto of the transgender Nashville school shooter, what we're learning about why it was covered up for so long, how the media cares about motives when they can smear the right but not the left, The Walz family speaking out about the VP pick, Georgia DA prosecuting Trump Fani Willis showed up at her daughter's arrest with Nathan Wade by her side, and more.
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