Feb 10 2024 6 mins 1
In this episode, I debunk some common myths and misconceptions that often come my way when discussing political viewpoints and media bias. I challenge the popular belief that mainstream media fails to cover certain stories and offer an explanation, suggesting that maybe, it's not about what they cover, but rather about people's personal media preferences affecting the diversity of their news sources.
I address the rebuttal I often receive when criticizing former President Trump — that I don't equally criticize Biden or Harris. In doing so, I emphasize the fact that pointing out one flaw does not invalidate another. In truth, only a deep understanding of the political landscape from multiple perspectives can help form a well-rounded opinion.
I also take a light-hearted detour to share about the 'studio renovation' I undertook, clearing my workspace of years of accumulated clutter, drawing parallels to the need for some much-needed cleaning in political understanding.
One of my key discussions in this episode is my stance on whether former President Trump incited an insurrection or not. While I don't believe his January 6th speech directly led to the uprising, I argue that months of spreading false information about election fraud played a far more significant role in sowing discontent and anger among the public.
In light of the widespread belief in election fraud, I once again debunk these conspiracy theories, explaining the process of ballot counting in detail. I emphasize the robustness of the system, which cross-references each paper, mail-in, or in-person ballot against an electronic roll of registered voters. I also highlight that the comprehensive auditing in Georgia further confirmed the legitimacy of the election results, insisting that baseless claims of election fraud must stop.
I conclude the episode with a bold statement - that the only real attempt to 'steal the election' came from Donald J. Trump himself.
