Key Insights
Why did The New York Times reach out to Ben Shapiro?
To pressure YouTube into demonetizing conservative content one week before an election.
What is Media Matters for America's role in this?
They provided research to The New York Times to target conservative media.
Why is YouTube's role significant in this context?
26% of Americans get their news from YouTube, making it a key platform for information dissemination.
How does Ben Shapiro view the New York Times' actions?
He sees it as an overt attempt to silence dissent and rig the election.
Why did Jeff Bezos decide not to endorse a presidential candidate?
To avoid creating a perception of bias and maintain the paper's independence.
What was the reaction at The Washington Post to Bezos' decision?
Two editorial board members resigned in protest.
Why did CNN ban Ryan Gerduski?
For making a joke about Mehdi Hassan, who had called Republicans Nazis.
What is the closing argument of the Democratic left?
That Trump and his supporters are Nazis.
Why is Kamala Harris's campaign strategy problematic?
She avoids discussing policy and focuses on being non-Trump.
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The New York Times sends a text to Ben Shapiro, planning to use Media Matters' research to pressure YouTube into demonetizing conservative content, aiming to silence dissent one week before an election.
- New York Times collaborates with Media Matters to pressure YouTube.
- Goal is to demonetize and throttle conservative content.
- 26% of Americans get their news from YouTube.
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