Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War | Lex Fridman Podcast
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
2:01 - Kanye 'Ye' West
9:41 - Hitler and the nature of evil
17:47 - Political attacks on the left and the right
23:31 - Quebec mosque shooting
33:26 - Elon Musk buying Twitter
46:29 - Trump and Biden
51:03 - Hunter Biden's laptop
1:02:36 - Candace Owens
1:06:15 - War in Ukraine
1:16:24 - Rhetoric vs truth
1:21:19 - Infamous BBC interview
1:24:35 - Day in the life
1:39:31 - Abortion
1:52:26 - Climate change
1:59:48 - God and faith
2:10:58 - Tribalism
2:15:34 - Advice for young people
2:19:20 - Andrew Breitbart
2:21:50 - Self-doubt
2:23:52 - Love
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Good podcast
Thank you Lex! This is the conversation we all need. 🙌
I hope people would stop ignoring the influence and power Jews have. What’s wrong with acknowledging it. Love Lex 💯
What are your thoughts on Ari’s take on the Kanye drama?
Now for balance, bring in twitch political streamer Hasan Piker
Lex is so calming that he gets Ben to actually speak slower
So true
right
Lol
😂. I didnt notice until i read your comment. Nailed it op
my thoughts as well
I feel like Lex has some real potential to become the biggest podcast in like 5 years. Rogan doesn't put them on YT anymore and Lex is getting some incredible people on his podcast
until......the big check is flashed
@@whollenbeck8 good point!!!
Lex is definitely going big soon. He’s already got a huge audience, but I could see him reaching new audiences with these guests that stick around long term
Hope he won't get too big. I started following him because he did long format discussions with scientists on topics that deeply interest me. The occasional popular guy is fine, but I really hope he focuses more on guys like Aaronson, Bach or Yann LeCun.
Biggest on YT is pretty much a lock. I'd be skeptical of Lex becoming the biggest overall tho, mostly because JRE still exists, but also because podcasting is a very diverse, very competitive medium. Add in the Spotify's, iTunes, et al and the landscape looks way different than what YT's limited corner might imply.
I used this interview to listen to him one time and only. Thanks to the host :-)
What did you think of it?
same
@@robnanneman I think that we should gather all the information and think buy ourselves and not listen to others.
@robnanneman that kanye was right about both, he critic kanye for thensame thing he does talking about black people committing more crime than other race, fact dont care about your feeling unless you talking about Jewish or Israel
In my opinion, your guest Ben Shapiro conducted himself quite admirably. He was knowledgeable, well informed and spoken, and his behavior was very even keeled/tempered. Thank for inviting him on to your show.
I wish Lex would moderate our election debates. You're the best Lex!
That’s not a bad idea
Came here to say this!
@@optimalobserver7803 I'd go as far to say it's a good idea
He would be great.
Why not just make it a robot at that rate
This is a breath of fresh air. Lex is like the anti Pears Morgan, he is very calm and never interrupts. I think he has a lot of success ahead of him.
Yeah, you can really notice Ben slowing down and lowering his tone a bit to match Lex. It's called "phonetic convergence", and it's really noticeble when you have two guys with such opposite ways of speaking like this. High and fast Ben, trying to match low and slow Lex.
He’s also had a lifetime of success behind him
@@andersyenpow Run it at ,75 speed...
Peterson had a good conversation with Piers Morgan. Piers aknowledged his flaws in that podcast.
This slow cooked meal on a lazy long weekend afternoon is different from drive thru fast food monday morning during rush hour. Brilliant.
Lex is the best interviewer to date. Absolutely outstanding work. Thank you!
Lex is my fav!
Lex's general love for individuals and humanity is just so dang inspiring.
It's apparent how Ben's demeanor and intellectual engagement changes when he feels he's speaking with someone sincerely interested in an open minded and charitable discussion. As with many others, I certainly have my disagreements with Shapiro, but don't deny his sincerity or insight. Thanks for a wonderful conversation, and your continued promotion of civil discourse.
Completely agree. As a liberal who disagrees with Ben on substance and approach on many many issues, I stuck my neck out for him many times bc I believe in his authenticity and integrity.
Explain metitzah b’peh
@@loko8045 that's all you got? explains why ya'll gonna get crushed tomorrow
@@kevinnimotion Absolutely. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and it's great to hear there are many others who share this perspective!
@@loko8045 I am not particularly knowledgeable about Judaism from a religious point of view, and would certainly criticize much of its doctrines and practices. That being said, as with any group, there is much more to it than a singular issue. We can criticize one aspect while not shunning the broader group outright. Every community has its problems, and these discussions help to work towards a better world for people of every perspective.
Ben: 1.25x speed Lex: 0.75x speed
This! 😂😂😂
avg: 1x
Most accurate post ever.
So True 🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
I really enjoyed this conversation! Thank you Lex for making these types of conversations possible.
For better experience switch to 0.75x
He sounds drunk on .75 speed 😂
The fact that Lex Friedman still leaves timestamps is crazy to me. He still is about his audience and not putting them behind sponsors opinions/wants and needs.
omg he so much cares about my wants and needs, this is why i love him #TeamLex
@@MojoRisingTV r you
I really like Lex and the way he handles himself
Lex's Podcast is one of the best things to ever come out of JRE.
What's so crazy?? Its actually awesome & it's called creative content Acumen, which is why Lex is growing & growing...
"Don't let potential be written on your tombstone" has got to be one of the most inspiring quotes I have ever heard.
That’s very inspiring!
Time stamp?
whats that word jewish people call everyone who isn't jewish?
@@stuart6478 gentile
@@arlojackson7884 2:21:30
If one were invited to 110 parties and at each party one was thrown out, would we assume that one had the misfortune of encountering 110 bad hosts or would we assume one is a poor guest?
That exchange on "love" at the end of this excellent interview was very enlightening. I thought Ben's position, Respect vs. Love added great clarity to these often overused (to the point of triteness) terms. Another great discussion.
Lex asks serious questions in a calm and polite manner and then let’s his guest talk. What a pro. And one hell of a decent guy. Great show, man!
lets, not let's
@@DonnaBrooks Yeah auto correct gets me sometimes. Auto correct does not prevent you from writing in full sentences though.
@@STL-sl7zv Ah, touche! I just see apostrophes misused so much that I get tired of explaining their use to people. Would you prefer my usual spiel?: It's "lets" his guest talk, not, "let's." Apostrophes are used to indicate a contraction, as in, 'let us' becoming "let's." They are also used to show something belongs to someone or something, such as, "STL 1234's autocorrect doesn't know English grammar."
@@DonnaBrooks your the grammar police
@@RLeezyDeezy It's "you're the grammar police," as in, "you are", not "your". And thank you for complimenting my literacy! Illiteracy is a burden on society because it makes communication less precise and more difficult.
"in the quiet of your own mind, have you ever considered you are doing evil?" I think that's a very profound question we should all ask ourselves. It hit me very hard.
Hope Shapiro is thinking about that now. But we know he isn't unfortunately.
@@PRH123 yup. His ego needs a smackdown.
Everyone should ask themselves that question but 90% don’t because they’re way too arrogant, spiteful, sadistic, bitter and angry
I make sure to ask myself this question often. I heard it years ago and it resonated.. this is a message I try to spread and I am happy to see others have noticed that statement ✌️
Let's not forget what Ben Shapiro said about the vaccines...😏
Thank you for this interview. I have always found it very difficult to listen the Ben Shapiro, partially because he generally talks at warp speed and anytime I have heard him speak he has an unpleasantly sharp edge in his voice that is somewhat caustic. You managed to get him to show a softer side, he is talking to you instead of talking at you. Though there are many things I would disagree with Ben Shapiro about, I was for the first time able to hear him. You are an excellent interviewer with the gift of putting your guest so at ease that they respond with what seems to be honest answers. Thank you for what you are doing. One of the biggest problems we face in a world of divisive sound bites and slanted commentators is we never actually hear what the other side has to say in a non- combative manner.
It’s very similar with Ben on Rogan’s podcast. He’s been on there and shown his softer side as you described it. I think generally from what I can tell he views his show and public appearances as a competition of sorts, and that’s where the edge comes in (considering how he got his start in his career as more or less a professional debater), but on podcasts he’s much more relaxed and lighthearted. Joe’s really good at getting that side of him, if you enjoyed this one I’d recommend Rogan’s episodes with him. Makes him look like a fellow human instead of a political figure
Great interview. You are both wise beyond your years. I'm twice your age yet marvel at your intellect and learned much which reminds me of how much I don't know. The only critique I have is that compared to the vast majority of interviews I have seen with his other guests there was a subtle yet hard to describe under tone of negativity. I think the most obvious thing I can think of is the number of times Lex gratuitously said he "disagreed" with Shiparo on matters of subjective belief...that coupled with his light hearted condescension. Unlike his interview with, say..Joe Rogan, you don't get the feeling that the two went out for a few beers after the interview. Though minor at best it is pretty atypical of Lex which is why it was noticeable at all. Other than that it was an excellent interview.
Ya Lex didn't really seem to want to make an opinion of his own challenged, unlike with Micheal Malice. But tbf Ben is a lot more high profile a political figure so he might have been forcing himself to fencesit to keep the interview shorter.
Ben Shapiro's whole schtick is negativity, Lex did not ADD that to the conversation.
@@chrisstroesser6563Seems to me it's your bias against him that creates a sense of negativity. Because i don't see him as generally negative.
@@rtbwolf I may have a bias due to the fact I have not seen or heard anything positive from Ben Shapiro ever before. Can you please help me with my bias and give some examples of his positivity?
It’s nice when an interviewer lets the guest speak without interrupting every two seconds
So true, lex is the only one giving the guest so much silent time to express all its thoughts. Even upto a moment they become deeply emotional ( see Jordan Peterson podcast) A+ interviewer … a scientist
I agree. Lex seems to want to learn the people he interviews. Really he doesn't debate but gives his opinion when it's appropriate during the interview.
That's what got me hooked on the JRE. Joe has great interviewing skills, and then couple that with "Young" Jamie's producing skills?!?! Woo boy, turned me straight onto these long-form = 😂. I may have to break them up into sections but it's worth it because just like with Lex here, the conversations are very entertaining as well as informative and interesting. Long live the long-form conversation podcast!!!!
Like the left does?
@@Keemao88even on a debate you’re supposed to give your opponent equal uninterrupted time
Ben Shapiro always makes me check my playback speed
haha
That's the first thing I did when this first started! I thought I had it on 1.25x again, nope!
Dude can rattle off some words
He speaks too fast. Maybe he thinks speaking fast makes him win any argument or right in an argument (not saying I disagree with his views, just saying that he needs to slow down, and he can still get points across without talking fast)
@@kaylariggs5188 what's funny is in the beginning it is obvious Ben is trying to slow down his speech but falls right back into his normal speed by halfway through ;p
I wish I were a relevant enough human to warrant a chat with Lex, he is so intelligent and wonderful to listen to. Definitely a master of the interview game.
I do love watching Lex's opening monologues - reminds me of The Twilight Zone
I am so glad this podcast exists. I have learned to appreciate and respect people that I would not otherwise listen to. Lex has a way of interviewing from neutral. His guests that I have seen have been non-confrontational and not defensive. They are allowed to answer the questions and have authentic conversations. Bravo.
You can't have an 'authentic' conversation if the host, Lex, is completely clueless about who he is interviewing. Shapiro lies to his face for 2 hours with self benefiting bullshit, but because Lex is a lazy attention seeker like most podcast hosts instead of someone who actually takes time to learn about his guests so he can call them out, he lets Shapiro get away with everything. So as a viewer you have no fucking clue what to take from a conversation where you cant vouch for someone's honesty. A Lex Friedman watcher who is unfamiliar with Ben Shapiro will at best not come away with anything from this interview, and at worst be horribly misinformed about a dangerous far right #1 among domestic terrorist show host.
6:05 "It doesn't necessarily mean anything about the nature of the people who are being talked about." Yes. It does. Necessarily.
I agree with your point!!
Im happy to read comments like this. Lex fridman (and also ben shapiro) have taught me to be a better man and have given me lots of useful information
Just bc sum1 is criticizes a certain group of Jou know whos doesn't make that sum1 antisemitic it just makes those comments criticism. BTW the Jou know who's take credit for the murder of Jesus even though HE said HE willingly laid HIS life down.
Lex probably has the best podcast on the planet at the moment. Asks questions and listens. Lots of listening. Letting guests talk. Great to see. Enjoying this so far.
Are you insuating that Joe got to big to be great?
both joe and lex now have exclusively right wing grifters and deranged people on their show. the only reason why lex pushed back on Ye was because he is a Jew himself, otherwise he would not give a shit. shapiro is openly racist, homophobic and transphobic, so even having this guy on is a statement in itself
@@ntactime_w3488 Joe's isn't supposed to be as serious, i think it's possible to think they're both the best at what they set out to do
@@ntactime_w3488 no one is mentioning joe .all the guy was saying is that lex is the best at doing podcasts
Still JRE
"Let a thousand flowers bloom" is a quote from Mao. Interesting that Shapiro would use it non-ironically.
Great interview. Well done Lex, it takes a very good interviewer to get Ben to slow down his speech.
I so admire Lex’s ability to hold space for challenging conversations, being charitable to his guests while also pushing back as required. He is a great example for how to engage with those with a variety of different views.
The best
Except he’s not having any challenging conversations. He allowed a superstar rapper to ramble on yet never once was a factual interrogation of fact undertaken. Kanye is not equipped for *that* conversation and judging by Lexs own reactions and emoting I don’t think he is either.
What struck me is that with Lex Fridman here is that we jump straight into the good and evil without hearing what the subject said. Questionable ethically, in my view.
@@cannibalholocaust3015I had a pretty different interpretation
@@cannibalholocaust3015 right - the effect of bothsidesism and softballing questions is just astroturfing with lex. sadly.
This interview is like watching someone on valium talk to someone on adderal.
Omg funny
Who listens to this it’s worse am radio lol
LOL 🤣
I never heard lex fridman before this. I came away wondering if he uses cannabis products. To me he sounded like he might have been under the influence during the interview, but I don't know I have wondered that about a few people that have interviewed Ben Shapiro. It's just because Lex's thinking seems slow, vague and idealistic, like a stoned person, not quick, clear and concise, in my opinion. I looked up something about lex before I made this comment so I realize that he's educated and intelligent apparently. But I still wonder if he uses cannabis products! Lol!
@@ucghandyman just because someone speaks with purpose and takes their time does not mean they are under the influence of cannabis. That's ridiculous.
Love Ben's flow considering roles in life regarding creative fulfillment.
2 of my favorite human beings in the same room! I have trouble finding pictures for collages of most of my other favorites. What a time!
I loved Lex’ two sided questions; “tell me something positive and something negative about…”
Likewise. It definitely makes the tone of the conversation feel less aggro and more like an open exploration
Tell me something bad about the way he questions
Lex talked for like 5% of this interview
Lex has consistently had the #1 pod of 2022... great guests, fantastic conversations; none better in the game today.
Maybe, but he shows only slightly more visible interest in his guests and topics than Wolf Blitzer does in his guests and topics. Ever talked to someone who looks bored at what you are saying? Does it make you want to keep engaging?
I think so too ~
@@CurtisMoe How sad you confuse a calm demeanor with boredom. Lex looks relaxed and focused entirely. Perhaps you prefer the manic demeanor of mainstream media figures like Bill O'Reilly or Rachel Maddow? If so, these conversations are above your intellectual capacity at the moment. Hopefully you improve. Good luck.
Any respect to Ben who did 95% if the talking and conducted an incredible interview???
Can't wait for the debate to drop...
That intro was beautiful
Ben has grown a lot over the years, and Lex very eloquently allowed him to express that.
I was pleasantly surprised to see this as someone who doesn’t really watch Ben
He does seem to switch between this 'reasonable' mode when talking to people like Lex and Rogan and Harris. But back on his show he seems operate freed from the need to be thoughtful and correct. He reverts to his ideology promotion and us vs. them mode.
How does someone eloquently allow someone else to talk? 🤨🤨🧐
LOL, he allowed him. Lex couldn't keep up with Ben. Not too many people can.
@@mikean7074 He means in the way he asked questions, responded to those questions, asked follow up questions, and let him speak uninteruptted where needed.
Thanks Lex for introducing Ben to me in a completely different light, I had many preconceived ideas on his stance on many social questions, I found him engaging good humored.
My sentiments exactly.
Crazy what some long form discussion without insults will produce huh
WoW! if you need Lex and 3hrs of his time just to be able to see Ben as he is, y'all are sheeples - propaganda lovers.
@@erikERXON Someone just said that they changed their mind by experiencing someone in a different light and that's your response? Do you not want people to agree with you and change sides? Would you prefer they dug their heels in and never moved? Go take a lap
@@fishmonger7020 his response is appalling. The opposite of what Ben stands for. Let him be and count the sheep as he always forgets himself.
The "Are we the baddies?" skit is from UK tv show, _Mitchell & Webb_ featuring British comedy duo, David Mitchell and Robert Webb , (who also write and star in _Peep Show._ ) . The humour is very British; Can be very and self-deprecating.
WOW, going from watching Ben Shapiro in a heated debate to be led to have a slower paced one-on-one conversation, what a difference. Great conversation, thank you 🙏
One of the biggest differences between this podcast and other podcasts like Joe Rogan's is that they are having a flowing unprepared conversation. Lex does a lot of research and puts a lot of thought into every one of his questions. This fuels a better, more productive conversation and we notice!
lex isn't doing any research lol he just goes to destiny and his community to form his questions, destiny is a leftist and so this interview is biased to the left, lex probably leaned this way purposefully because he knows leftists are butthurt people who will leave his audience if he hurts their fee fees, really disappointed in lex showing his loser coward clout chasing side. why can't shapiro do one single freaking interview without the interviewer acting like like he's a mass shooter factory? why is it lex doesn't give this treatment to people on the left although they call for violence much more and have more political violence in general? i honestly don't know why shapiro bothers interviewing at all at this point, they don't deserve his time. anyone who is unable to see the mistreatment between the right and left is honestly willingly blindfolded at this point
mmmm... not sure that Rogan does that much preparing lol
@@musicjunk8266 That what the OP was saying. He just worded it in a confusing way.
@@musicjunk8266 reading comprehension 🤦🤦🤦
@@TheGuyCalledX re read op comment. Worded incorrectly.
Lex, your introduction today is indicative of why I always come back to listen to the Podcast. Keep standing up for us all and searching for truth, we appreciate you more than you know. Much love and respect.
A good interview and I think Ben was spot on.
I don't think Ben Shapiro is the guest to have if you are looking for "truth"
Who’s “us”?
lex acting leftist because he knows leftists are butthurt people who will leave his audience otherwise, really disappointed in lex showing his loser coward clout chasing side. why can't shapiro do one single freaking interview without the interviewer acting like like he's a mass shooter factory? why is it lex doesn't give this treatment to people on the left although they call for violence much more and have more political violence in general? i honestly don't know why shapiro bothers interviewing at all at this point, they don't deserve his time.
Yep he twists narratives to fit his.
for anyone who is interested, his favourite sketch is from 'That Mitchell and Webb Look' with David Mitchell and Robert Webb.
Omg Ben Shapiro’s impressions of Donald Trump and the English fella 😂
For the last couple years Ben has had a Sunday morning interview with all sorts of people including people he disagrees with. His interview with Andrew Yang was very fascinating as well as his interview with Bill Maher. When he's having a real conversation with someone it gets very interesting.
Ben talks to people that really don't know politics. Ad when he does he shows himself to be a fraud.
@@shaunsmith9013 and*
@@shaunsmith9013 that's 100% false. He's the farthest thing from a fraud
Happy that lex actually has conversations with people of differing opinions from the various sides of the political spectrum. This is one of the best things one could do for current day america. We all need to listen to each other more often (we don't have to agree but we need to agree to listen)
Exactly nobody needs to listen to Ben Shapiro. He doesn't put forth opinions, which are valuable, he leans on his credentials to push manufactured bullshit as fact. Those are not opinions. Opinions are not manufactured, they're derived from our logical tendencies. Ben does not adhere to this. He's a hatemonger.
1. The left is afraid of conversation because 2. When 2 sides speak, neither can be doing so from a false premise and 3. The left knows that they are and 4. That they will be exposed for it
Listen and empathize
I have listened to Shapiro before. He is half as smart as he thinks he is, but twice as ignorant.
most of America can't listen, is too scared of the future, too poor, too stressed, to think rationally
Man, this episode didn't age well knowing what we know now 😂
I loved Ben’s differentiation between good and great people. Very well put.
This was fantastic. No talking over each other, no interrupting, I didn’t think these kinds of conversations existed anymore. Love you both, thank you for this it was absolutely amazing.
Ya because this wasn't a debate and Lex is pretty non-confrontational.
Just gonna say, It was over 2 hours. Most of the over talking is due to time limits with most shows. I don't love it, but it's understandable some shows have a time limit and they have so many questions their producer wants them to ask.
.. yeah it was so even because the talk was planned and there wasn't any debate, it's just two a****** right-wing weirdos complimenting each other and agreeing with each other...
It's because they are in the same tribe
@@Smood47it's also because Ben is not talking to a provactor like those who constantly call him a Nazi or a degenerate misogynist just because he doesn't agree with their will ideas. Ben is a decent human being even when people are accusing him of the wildest things.
Lex is by far one of the best interviewers today. He asks questions in a way that has the viewer surprised (like, no he didn’t just ask that!) yet it is very relevant, honest, curious, and non threatening. Nice work keeping people honest in the most loving way, Lex.
Lex is good but he's not the best. His interviews can be very very dry and monotone. I've tried listening to alot of his podcasts that I was never able to finish because by the middle of the interview I wanted to hit my head against the wall. Nothing against the kid, good heart but the attention grab for me just isnt there.
Yeah, but I could punch lex up into the air like a kite, so
Agree he is so composed
I don't think they networks would hire him. I think he has a tendency to be fair and hear both sides of the issue. The Networks want moderates who will coddle the Democrat candidate and be harsh with the Republican candidate.
Geeze get off his balls
Ben Shapiro is smart enough to know that we are NOT a Democracy. A Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what is for dinner. We are a fgn Representative Republic.
The best, worst scenario is type out what you want no holds barred, feel like you need to say. . .then read it. As a cleansing motion don't send it, delete it and you can feel like you had your say! You saw it and made it, then to finalize type what you responsibly should say but in a platform that can be received, perceived in a thoughtful manner. Learned this in a class and found it very usefull
You're a good man, Lex. You are an instrument of light, love, and truth.
There are no sides...all is sides..about your side and my side.. there in actuality are no sides.
@@rebeccaanderson3502 while I agree with the philosophy of "all men are created equal", humans are tribal by nature, therefore they create "sides". To say "there are no sides" is reductionist and unfortunately inaccurate. All that said, I certainly WISH that there were no "sides".
it was odd seeing him defending nepotism.
@@LCARSDATANODE Might be because he's a...
It's a good man who helps cover up hunter Biden money laundering like he is , and a great man who works for the Zionists using tax payer money
This is one of the most profound interviews from Lex to date for me. Together with Yay's interview Lex is showing us how to communicate and offering us different viewpoints to broaden our perspective. Definitely don't agree with Ben on everything, that said huge thanks for sharing your views and helping me see more sides.
I agree I just wish Lex Fridman, Joe Rogan, or any sort of these other "conversation" podcasters would have on just one mainstream liberal. Their liberals are either the most extreme economic populists like Noam Chomsky or Bernie Sanders, or Joe Manchin-esque liberals. Routinely they invite on every mainstream conservative commentator under the sun to give commentary on every modern social wedge issue but will NEVER invite on a progressive counterpart to do the same.
@@appleproduct1524 I have seen many mainstream liberals on both podcasts you mentioned as well as many others. What specific people are you wanting them to have on? As an aside, do you realize that your average liberal talking head doesn’t want to go on “neutral” shows? I have seen many routinely turn down offers / pronounce they would not want to go on such shows. They are much happier to stay in their echo chambers. Conservatives have been much more willing to do these types of interviews for the last several years.
@@appleproduct1524 Like who? I've seen Jimmy Dore, Kyle Kalinski, Abby Martin, Destiny, and a number of lefty reporter types even from NYT or wherever who's faces are there but names escaping me atm, etc etc. The Adam ruins everything guy even went on jre one time arguing a very progressive stance on Trans Rights, that didn't even make sense. Can you give some example names of who you think are missing? And what's more, are they the type that would even actually turn up if given the option? Last time I know of of a CNN guy going on JRE, after basically demanding a spot for opportunity to "balance the conversation and debunk Joe in front of his own audience", the guy then actually just ended up retracting all kinds of lies his people had been pushing when challenged with actual facts and logic, but then turned around again after the show and claimed he was just "afraid for his safety" from Joe and didn't mean any of the true things he said while there. As far as I can tell, the modern "Progressive" viewpoints just don't yend to hold up to any scrutiny, so folks pushing it tend to resort to censorship of their opposition, offer to go on but cancel behind the scenes while claiming the contrary happened, or have been represented but aren't recognized by people making claims like yours, or have been represented but just didn't end up having anything as memorable or sensible to say. That doesn't mean the conservative types never say anything stupid on these shows. Matt Walsh, Steven Crowder, Milo, tons of "right" types have gotten backed into a corner. The difference seems to me that they are more likely to turn up, have a good faith conversation, and say memorable stuff even if they failed to defend their positions adequately. Also hit pieces tend to come out whenever these guys host someone the progressive and/or establishment left don't like, but they ignore the fact that they also host lefties all the time. So again, what progressives are not represented that will actually turn up and have a good faith conversation that hasn't been on already? Not rhetorical, I'd really like to know what I'm supposedly missing out on.
What was and is missing in/about the Ye conversation is an obvious point IMO: Obvious a random person of "certain demographic" is almost certainly not part of some collusion to exploit others along the lines of ethnicity or religion for personal power and wealth. Saying so is a gross category error that's dangerous to all involved, and has a well known ugly history. However that doesn't mean that there aren't or haven't been people of "certain demographic" that DO/DID collude or conspire along the lines of shared ethnicity and religion against others, today or historically. Labeling all accusations of such as pure lunacy and/or bigotry, and hiding behind "worst event in the 20th century" (even if the apprehension is well warranted and totally understandable) does seem to likely be protecting individuals and almost certainly even some institutions that should not be protected and allowed to continue abuses by staying in protective shrouds of darkness and special protections. Note that I'm not pointing any specific fingers here as I lack enough information to do so accurately, but I could make some guesses that probably wouldn't be allowed to remain visible in the comments, assuming I was willing to guess aloud without being certain, which I am not despite estimating the probability of accuracy to be fairly high. Edit/PS: This is obviously not the cause of disproportionate success though, which appears to be a culture that promotes a work ethic and family structure that's conducive to long term success. Most humans don't seem to be able to handle nuance.
"All Jewish people are not bad"-ye 1:17:11 Kayne west drink champs full video "we love Jewish people" -other guy, kayne replied "ya, and we, ya, we, we"50:51 "For all the Jewish media""i love you, i love the media platform"-ye 49:19 "But it cant be narrowed down to like your saying, theres, your saying jewish media, but it's the media"-other guy, "im not narrowing down"-ye 50:47 "I got love for everybody, but its no love if somebodys fuking with me"-ye - Kanye West on "Jewish Agenda", White Lives Matter, Drake, Leaving GAP, & More | Drink Champs "I love irvin azoff"-ye 1:00:44. Kayne west drink champs full video. Irvin azoff: religion Jewish, race white reportedly. "Irvin azoff"-ye 1:07:34 "Hes your Jewish friend, what does he say to you, anything in terms of what's going on?"-other guy. "Im sure hes reading the paper like laughing"-ye 1:09:06 "This is a good friend of mine, hes a mentor of mine, hes basically the same video game character as me, and hes Jewish, and his wife is ""there like, kim is like, their god daughter, and his wife is somebody that kim always looked up to also, but irvin azoff""this is also the sprit of irvin""he was legend""-ye 1:07:49 "I said""defcon 3, what i wanted to say what i meant to say was no ones Afraid of the Jewish media mob, which it is right, and what is defcon 3, now im not backing up on the feeling of what i wanted to say, i just didn't say the exact thing that i wanted to say in that moment""my dad was like i see where your coming from ye, I understand, but u got to be more sophisticated with your words""that was less sophisticated than i needed to be"-ye 1:23:32 "When i put up the defcon 3 tweet" 27:04 "I spelled it wrong""defcon is actually that your preparing to protect yourself"-ye 27:17
The strangest thing is I was able to remember being places when I was one year old. Not much but a few instances that blew my parents minds. But I remember it as a silent video type of memory. Maybe because I wasn’t fully aware of what language was and how to comprehend it.
It's still so relevant, even from a year ago.
This is the best podcast in the world when it comes to diversity of guests/opinions. Respectful dialogue.
Hahahahahahahahahahhahahaha. All of them have been leftist kids. Ben is a Liberal Rino
As long as they’re jewish right
@@chucknorris5476 Im not sure what your point is. I'm not jewish but I'm a disciple of the greatest jew that ever lived. Lex had Bishop Barron on here a month ago and other non-jewish guests.
@@clarkwatson3217 I wouldn't classify Jordan Peterson or Bishop Barrron as leftist.
@@SaintCharbelMiracleworker the greatest jew was that ethnic or practicing Judaism? I believe Ben said he was a rebel rouser and got what he deserved, Im paraphrasing slightly.
A good Lex podcast can be 2 hours and feel like 2 minutes. They just flow
Furrrr real 🤓🤓
Yep, he seems wise beyond his years...
Conversion involves wishing love for your neighbors.
I think Lex is lovey-dovey enough for the political and social landscape. 🥰 Especially this episode😍😘🤣🤣🤣
Lex’s message of tolerance, mutual respect and a commitment to deep conversations are exactly what the world needs right now.
too bad that 90% of humans don't have the brain capacity to honor that message
@@jwst8 easier to just pick a team and shut off the brain for sure
He tolerated Kanye for as long as he could lol
@@pnut3844able lol
agree to disagree on that :P
“The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently.” Nietzsche
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Perfect quote to describe the sheep mentality going in todays world with social media
Lol literally what Shapiro does on his channel in every single video
I too recite this quote in my head and aloud since I found it thirty years ago. Cheers.
And that's why China deployed a weapon on our youth, TikTok. Millions of kids holding in the highest regard other TikTokker's occupied and obsessed with the same dances and challenges instead of being occupied with true role models, mavericks and trail blazers that give us new directions and idea to think about and inspire us. Think how evil genius on behalf of China TikTok really is... what kid would want to be a scientist or leader in politics when they see other kids seemingly being stars that millions adore. China made TikTok to steal our youth's attention and brain power we need for America's future, the data mining was always just the icing on top. They want our kids to grow up stupid knowing they got us with beat on kids taking education seriously, so TikTok was deployed to keep as many American kids brains occupied with dances and challenges over education. Evil genius idea, and it's working.
I think you're talking about Hallo Hallo, the British comedy Ben.
Hey man dont worry your not the only one who uses social media to spread love.
It's unbelievable we can just click and watch instantly a conversation like this when (fill the blank - in my case today it was commuting). It just elevates your day. Kudos to both.
Yeah, fill my bank!!
If you’re listening to this while commuting, then you’re the type of human I’d have a beer with. 👊🏻
jb peterson Nazi orbanuskisser: "my message to Hungarians: what your prime minister is trying to do is to restore the metaphysical foundation of Hungarian culture".
Ben's channel is the Daily Wire. Hours and hours of good content every day! My favorite show on their platform is Matt Walsh, but Michael Knowles is also great. He's more compassionate and sweet. Ben is more opinionated, but dang if the guy is most often right about political predictions.
You know what, this type of conversation is art. If the internet wasn't a thing, id pay just as much money to witnessa conversation like this in person as I would a band i really love to see
AMC is now hosting private zoom meetings let's do it.
Dont give youtube any ideas
Also listen to Dan Carlins Hardcore History show
@@luxuryxcoffin Thank you. It seems even with human history at their fingertips, many know little about the past.
Lex: This interview opens my eyes to what good you are capable of bringing to this world. You helped me listen to what Ben Shapiro has to say and I actually listened. You even made Ben think of being nicer. Such a smart, knowledgeable and articulate as Ben Shapiro could reach so much more if listens to you. I hope it takes root. I for one will give him a chance.
Great interview because Lex let’s Ben speak. I agree with Ben on 95% of issues.
Lex is great because he showcases each persons character by actually letting the interviewee speak. Well done
Notice how they say Ye is a bigot but never say that he's wrong? 🤔🤔
@@Nisixya never? 🤔🤔
Ben calls anyone who criticises Jews or Israel anti semitic. Listen to him talk on Muslims. He's a complete hypocrite and a shill.
Yes! Hes a great interviewer!
@@Nisixya Ben has called Ye out numerous times!
This was absolutely fantastic. The world needs more of this. Thank you Lex and Ben
"Let's start with a difficult subject" > Ben's favorite topic
@ben shapiro, your lack of knowledge and compassion angers me and many people.
Lex is the calm voice that rises above the screaming that dominates much of modern discourse.
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He blocks anyone who even remotely disagrees with him on Twitter. I'm not so sure about that
@@user-jh3rx3ej7h wait really?
@@gianni3611 Yes. Ask any person involved in machine learning or AI. He's blocked thousands of professional researchers for even minor disagreements or sometimes for no reason at all. If you search on Twitter for lex blocking people, you will find tons of stories.
Lex's voice is better than SLEEPING AID medication. 🤣
Lex's interviews are a masterclass in how to challenge and push back on someone's beliefs without being adversarial.
Without actually challenging or pushing back
@@cjlooklin1914are you a parrot
What push back?
🤣 🤣 Pushback? Hilarious.
@@cjlooklin1914When you get it, the Universe smiles, and of course you're it. One love.🪷
I don’t lean left of centre but this is good. I like Ben. Very smart and great presentation skills. His positions are well thought out and reasonable (for the most part). Lex is the best on the planet at what he does. He always gets the most out of his guests by letting them talk. He has his own opinions but listens to his guests in a none judgemental way. He is always well prepared, asks unique questions, is educated himself in a way that is relevant and applicable to many unrelated fields of study. Absolutely first rate. I so appreciate Lex Fridman.
I like how Lex challenged Ben's views but in a respectful manner. It was so subtle and polite. And he let Ben fully answer. These two are a few of my favorite Podcasters.
Explain metitzah b’peh
true for most of it. he really let Ben get by when he did not make any criticism of israel and the palestinians
@@loko8045 I’ve seen you ask this multiple times so i question your motives but the purpose of drawing blood away from the wound before the binding with bandages is done to prevent infection from pooled blood and moisture. A lot of communities use a syringe and in the distant past straws were used btw, i imagine you are trying to spin this as an inherent pedophilia in the religion with bad intent but if you are asking in good faith i hope that answer was satisfactory. I was also irked when i found out a bunch of communities use the mouth directly but theres nothing more to it than the primitive and less sanitary origin of the practice itself.
That's cause they are secret jew lovers ....fuck lex n Ben
@@Mr1worldin Don't feed the trolls, dude.
@3:50 the same way he’s describing bigotry is the same exact way he spoke about BLM. It’s okay to say it about the black folk but don’t even think about saying it about the Jewish. This man is irony in human form.
One thing I really like about Ben Shapiro is that he can fit a 5 hour interview into 2.5 hours like he does above. Lex sounds like an LP being played at the wrong speed by comparison.
What a heartwarming episode with a satisfying conclusion. Hope to see these guys talk more.
2 hours and 30 minutes with Ben and I don’t think he ever mentioned that his wife is a doctor. Jokes aside, great interview Lex.
I don’t see how that’s important or interesting
@@Laissez_Faire The joke is that he has a habit of mentioning it often.
He did mention "adapting via sea walls". Thats his new "my wife is a doctor"
@@Laissez_Faire woosh
I get that he says it a lot but I was unaware.
Helpful questions and answers. Thanks to you, Lex, and your guest, Ben.
machine talks to machine... In a good way.
Its hard to trust anyone who dismisses any form of criticism as "hate"
Basically the entire establishment media and many people on social media
@@briancox9357yes and he is a part of that
There’s a reason the algorithm is always suggesting Lex Friedman. Dude is the biggest plant if I ever saw one.
@@TheMicahwitz the guy is more effective then Ambien 😴
@@TheMicahwitz I don't think he is aware of it. That he's being used, when he had Netanyahu on it was very obvious
This is great. No shouting. Even though you guys disagreed on some things, but you engaged and exchanged ideas and thoughts in a civil and respectful manner. Thanks, Lex. Thanks, Ben.
14:20 The British show Shapiro refers to is “That Mitchell and Webb look”.
One of the best interviewers of all time! You are so dialed in on the questions you ask!!
Lets say hypothetically, Lex is a legend for getting Ben on the show and bens' psychoanalysis on Kanye is on point.
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Let’s say factually, lex is a legend for getting Ben on the show.
Getting a guy who say that an Independent human life is created at the moment at conception, wich is obviously not true, and he knows it, how can an Embrio be independent, that's the whole point, there's no other entity yet, it's bound to the mother body and still part of her body and a woman have every right to choose, and the main reason fort the fact that now there's a week limit for abortion is that it became too dangerous for the mother.
@@giulio9476 if we’re handcuffed together can I kill you for no reason?
@@BobbyHiII if we are handcuffed it's you and me, two different entities that are capable to live on it's own, an embrio isn't
Shapiro makes me question my opposing opinions and that is awesome. Always question your opinions and be willing to differ. Great podcast!
Once we realize that we are not our opinions, we can relax our grip on them be more open minded and open hearted.
Question why you eat those you eat.
@@ThatVeganTeacherKZhead vegetables feel pain
This is the sign of high emotional and intellectual intelligence. I am amazed at how many on the left speak about their superior intellect, yet never leave the cocoon of their echo chambers. The one thing that will destroy this nation is the point at which we are not able to speak and attempt to understand one another, reaching compromise, and having debates in the public space while feeling safe enough to share differing opinions. I fear we are not able to do those things anymore on a broad scale. This breaks my heart, because I have reached out and spoken to street protestors for abolishing rights, I hold dear. I try to understand their viewpoint and speak to them with love and kindness. I hug them when I have to leave and shake their hands. I tell them thank you for being brave and courageous enough to protest in such a public place, and for exercising their rights which I served to protect. We have too often forgotten that the core value of our nation is the freedom to have discourse amongst ourselves while respecting each other's opinions. I certainly hope for a time when we can regain that freedom. Thank you, for sharing that you are open to the opinions of others. This is what will heal the rift amongst us, not the visceral and damaging rhetoric occurring on both sides of the aisle.
As a leftist, I truly enjoyed this convo.
This interview was interesting. I was not aware of the depth of some of the topics. It was great getting to expand or explore more. I am so not apologizing anymore for my wierd energy though. Always looking forward to whats coming next. No gaurantees on the editing though. Clumsiness is apparently in my nature. Go figure!❤
The videos never show but I’ve always wondered. Are they sitting face to face or are the guests sitting in remote locations holding the interview over air?
Lex interviews in his studio with at least 3 cameras. You may even notice that he and his guests have the same microphone setup, etc.
Also of note. I've never heard Lex speak of his financial means, but he has hinted at it, describing himself as happy and wanting for nothing, no need for listeners to donate etc. I am guessing he doesn't need to travel or anything to still get great guests. I'm sure he must pick up all expenses and great accommodations, basically a free vacation. Not only that, I'm sure his guests find it an honor to be on his very popular podcast. You know you're a 'somebody' when Lex gives you an invite, lol.
I'm four minutes in, and I'm thinking 1) I love Lex, and he is the best podcast host by far rn, and 2) Ben is talking at a normal speed. Wow.
If Ben spoke at the same speed as lex this would have been 6 hours long lmao 🤣
@@iTzDeyo this would be a 24 hour podcast. Ben is being respectful by speaking at a normal speed so the podcast will last at normal time.
He gets quicker by 10-15 bpm every 20 minutes though 😂
Ben admitted he smoked some weed before 🤣
I disagree with nearly all of Ben's political views, but watching this allowed me to see his perspective on things and learn more about him. He is certainly an intelligent person, and I thank you Lex for having this productive conversation.
He lied a whole lot, I felt more like he was blowing smoke up my xxxx
@@galacticwarlock2271 bingo he puts his opinions out there as facts
He speaks fast. That’s not intelligence.
That’s great you can watch someone you don’t necessarily like but still put that aside to learn and attempt to see their viewpoint, I do the same! Sadly most today are lacking in this area and it’s causing a lot of societal issues.
@@galacticwarlock2271Name one lie. If it was a lot, it should be easy.
It’s good that you hold to the Classics. I’m a fan of rap, music myself, but I nurture myself with classical music.
Lex Ben needs an update interview stat. Thx!! The Lex retun file. Comparison time year on year
Why ? So the little shitbird can spew more of his anti whitism?
New life goal. I will do something noteworthy just to get the privilege of talking to this man. Lex you are one of the best humans on this planet.
You know what? I support you fully. I believe in you and I strongly hope you achieve your goal. Never give up until you reach the very end. Good luck! You deserve it buddy! Go make it happen.
“You don’t need a formal conspiracy, when interests converge. These people went to the same universities and fraternities. They’re on the same boards of directors. They go to the same country clubs” George Carlin
Wasn’t this common sense for people? Everyone is self interested, especially rich people, or else they wouldn’t be rich lol.
And you are not in their club,he said!
@@georgepoly4842right? People idolize George Carlin like if people wouldn’t do the same thing. If you own a hardware in your home town, and two of your best friends/family own the other two, it’s in your best interest to protect and not let everyone joint the hardware business. I don’t see anything wrong. You gotta protect your assets. If you don’t like it, build your own club.
"It's a big club and we ain't in it!"... but at the very least, we're still able to sleep at night... (Unless you've got insomnia) lol
@@daskalman or nightmares!
The term Steelman has never been mentioned in an interview this much since the term Strawman was invented
Ben on Alex jones: were not besties That caught me off guard I don't know why lol
These podcasts are remarkable. Lex you are an inspirational interviewer. You enlighten us to topics that many of us thought we would never be lucky enough to access during these times of dumbing down of the population at large. Thank you, we owe you so much.
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