Ep. 1461 - This Shockingly Easy Test Has Been Deemed "Racist." Here's Why.
Digest
The podcast begins by discussing the Biden administration's use of consent decrees to target police departments and now firefighters, claiming their tests are racist. The episode focuses on a specific case in Durham, North Carolina, where the DOJ alleges the fire department's test discriminates against black candidates. The host examines the firefighter test in question, highlighting its basic math and reading comprehension sections. He presents sample questions from the test, demonstrating their simplicity and arguing that the DOJ's claim of racism is unfounded. The host then discusses the decline in testosterone levels among men and promotes Black Forest supplements as a way to combat this trend. He highlights the natural testosterone boosters in the product and encourages listeners to take advantage of a special offer. The episode covers the story of a University of Kansas professor who was placed on administrative leave after stating in a lecture that men who don't vote for a female president should be lined up and shot. The host criticizes the professor's violent rhetoric and the university's response. The host predicts that gender hustling will become more prominent than race hustling in identity politics. He connects this to the upcoming election and the potential for a backlash against a female candidate. The host discusses Melania Trump's upcoming book and her recent comments about being canceled by the left. He questions the timing of her pro-abortion stance, suggesting it's a political strategy rather than a genuine expression of her beliefs. The host passionately argues against reclining your seat in coach on airplanes, claiming it's a moral crime. He compares it to other actions that are technically legal but morally wrong, like turning up the TV volume too loud in an apartment building. The host promotes ExpressVPN as a way to protect online privacy, highlighting the dangers of unencrypted networks and the value of personal data to hackers. He emphasizes the importance of online privacy in the age of cancel culture and digital surveillance. The episode discusses a new campaign called #TimeOutAgainstHate, launched by major sports leagues across the country. The host satirizes the campaign, questioning its effectiveness and sincerity, and highlighting the hypocrisy of the leagues involved. The host critiques the #TimeOutAgainstHate campaign, arguing that it's vague, ambiguous, and ultimately wrong. He suggests that hatred is necessary for love and that indifference is worse than hatred.
Outlines
The Biden Administration's War on Firefighters
The episode begins by discussing the Biden administration's use of consent decrees to target police departments and now firefighters, claiming their tests are racist. The episode focuses on a specific case in Durham, North Carolina, where the DOJ alleges the fire department's test discriminates against black candidates.
Debunking the "Racist" Firefighter Test
The host examines the firefighter test in question, highlighting its basic math and reading comprehension sections. He presents sample questions from the test, demonstrating their simplicity and arguing that the DOJ's claim of racism is unfounded.
The War on Masculinity and Black Forest Supplements
The host discusses the decline in testosterone levels among men and promotes Black Forest supplements as a way to combat this trend. He highlights the natural testosterone boosters in the product and encourages listeners to take advantage of a special offer.
Professor's Violent Rhetoric and the University's Response
The episode covers the story of a University of Kansas professor who was placed on administrative leave after stating in a lecture that men who don't vote for a female president should be lined up and shot. The host criticizes the professor's violent rhetoric and the university's response.
The Rise of Gender Hustling
The host predicts that gender hustling will become more prominent than race hustling in identity politics. He connects this to the upcoming election and the potential for a backlash against a female candidate.
Melania Trump's Book and the Left's Hatred
The host discusses Melania Trump's upcoming book and her recent comments about being canceled by the left. He questions the timing of her pro-abortion stance, suggesting it's a political strategy rather than a genuine expression of her beliefs.
The Moral Crime of Reclining Your Seat in Coach
The host passionately argues against reclining your seat in coach on airplanes, claiming it's a moral crime. He compares it to other actions that are technically legal but morally wrong, like turning up the TV volume too loud in an apartment building.
Protecting Online Privacy with ExpressVPN
The host promotes ExpressVPN as a way to protect online privacy, highlighting the dangers of unencrypted networks and the value of personal data to hackers. He emphasizes the importance of online privacy in the age of cancel culture and digital surveillance.
The Hypocrisy of #TimeOutAgainstHate
The episode discusses a new campaign called #TimeOutAgainstHate, launched by major sports leagues across the country. The host satirizes the campaign, questioning its effectiveness and sincerity, and highlighting the hypocrisy of the leagues involved.
The Moral Misguidedness of Anti-Hate Campaigns
The host critiques the #TimeOutAgainstHate campaign, arguing that it's vague, ambiguous, and ultimately wrong. He suggests that hatred is necessary for love and that indifference is worse than hatred.
Keywords
Consent Decrees
Court settlements used by the DOJ to impose oversight on local police departments, often without passing legislation. This tactic has been used to effectively dismantle policing in certain areas.
Disparate Impact Theory
Legal theory used to argue that a practice, even if neutral on its face, has a discriminatory effect on a protected group. This theory has been used to dismantle police departments and now firefighter hiring practices.
Gender Hustling
A form of identity politics that uses gender as a primary means of gaining power and privilege. It often involves promoting the idea that women are systematically oppressed and that men are inherently sexist.
Virtue Signaling
Publicly expressing opinions or engaging in behaviors that are intended to demonstrate one's moral superiority or commitment to a particular cause. It often involves adopting positions that are popular among a particular group, even if they are not genuinely held.
Race Hustling
A form of identity politics that uses race as a primary means of gaining power and privilege. It often involves promoting the idea that people of color are systematically oppressed and that white people are inherently racist.
Estrogenic Chemicals
Chemicals that mimic the effects of estrogen in the body. They are found in many everyday products, including plastics, pesticides, and some foods. Some studies suggest that exposure to estrogenic chemicals may contribute to declining testosterone levels in men.
Testosterone Boosters
Substances that are claimed to increase testosterone levels in the body. They can be natural or synthetic. Some testosterone boosters are marketed as supplements for improving muscle growth, energy levels, and sexual function.
Cancel Culture
A social phenomenon in which people are ostracized or punished for expressing unpopular opinions or engaging in controversial behavior. It often involves public shaming, boycotts, and calls for the removal of individuals from positions of power.
Digital Surveillance
The monitoring of individuals' online activities, including their browsing history, social media posts, and email communications. It can be conducted by governments, corporations, and individuals. Concerns about digital surveillance have increased in recent years, as technology has made it easier to track people's online behavior.
Q&A
What is the Biden administration's strategy for targeting police departments and now firefighters?
The Biden administration is using consent decrees, which are court settlements, to impose oversight on local police departments and firefighters, often without passing legislation. This tactic has been used to effectively dismantle policing in certain areas.
What is the disparate impact theory and how is it being used in this case?
The disparate impact theory argues that a practice, even if neutral on its face, has a discriminatory effect on a protected group. The DOJ is using this theory to claim that the firefighter test in Durham, North Carolina, is racist because it disproportionately excludes black candidates.
What is the host's argument against the claim that the firefighter test is racist?
The host argues that the test is actually very basic and that the DOJ's claim of racism is unfounded. He presents sample questions from the test, demonstrating their simplicity and arguing that anyone with a basic understanding of math and reading comprehension should be able to pass.
What is the host's view on the decline in testosterone levels among men?
The host believes that declining testosterone levels among men are a serious problem and that they are being caused by exposure to estrogenic chemicals in the environment. He promotes Black Forest supplements as a way to combat this trend.
What is the host's criticism of the University of Kansas professor who was placed on leave for violent rhetoric?
The host criticizes the professor's violent rhetoric, arguing that it is unacceptable to call for the execution of people who disagree with you. He also criticizes the university's response, arguing that it is too lenient and that the professor should be fired.
What is the host's prediction about the future of identity politics?
The host predicts that gender hustling will become more prominent than race hustling in identity politics. He believes that the feminist movement will supplant the race hustle as the most prominent form of identity politics.
What is the host's view on Melania Trump's pro-abortion stance?
The host believes that Melania Trump's pro-abortion stance is a political strategy rather than a genuine expression of her beliefs. He questions the timing of her stance, suggesting that it is designed to appeal to voters who are undecided about abortion.
What is the host's argument against reclining your seat in coach on airplanes?
The host believes that reclining your seat in coach is a moral crime. He argues that it is rude and inconsiderate to take away the personal space of the person behind you. He compares it to other actions that are technically legal but morally wrong, like turning up the TV volume too loud in an apartment building.
What is the host's view on the #TimeOutAgainstHate campaign?
The host believes that the #TimeOutAgainstHate campaign is vague, ambiguous, and ultimately wrong. He argues that hatred is necessary for love and that indifference is worse than hatred. He also satirizes the campaign, questioning its effectiveness and sincerity.
Show Notes
Today on the Matt Walsh Show, Biden's DOJ has announced that a test given to firefighter applicants is racist because too many black applicants were failing it. Today, we will go through some of the sample questions from this test that was allegedly too difficult. You will truly be shocked and possibly terrified by how easy it is. Also, a college professor has been placed on leave after announcing during class that men who refuse to vote for Kamala Harris should be lined up and shot. And, all of the major sports leagues in the country have teamed up for a courageous campaign to put an end to hate. Just wait until you see just how inspiring this campaign is.
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