After There’s Nothing Left To Indict, What Comes Next?After There’s Nothing Left To Indict, What Comes Next?
The World According To Ben Stein
Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss the state of our country after the 4th, corrupt and unjustified indictment of President Trump. We started with a question: Where is it better to live? And came up with a clear answer: nowhere! We are not a perfect country but strive to be and have a system of governance designed to create that better future. Yet so many of our important institutions are being corrupted to stop the inevitable ascent, once again, of Donald Trump to POTUS. We also discuss what tik-tok is and why it’s a part of a system that had degraded education and led to activism, and so much more. We invite you to suit up, show up, and tune in, just like Ben.
57:23•16 Aug 2023
Ben Stein and Mandy Gunasekara on America's Political Crossroads
Episode Overview
- Discuss the impact of the indictment of President Trump on the country
- Examine the role of corrupt institutions and media narratives
- Emphasize the need for change and standing up for rights
- Highlight the lack of leadership and the importance of taking action
“My fellow Americans, especially my fellow Americans of color, please, please, please, please, please, please, please tell the truth, tell the truth, tell the truth. You get such and such many hours and then you get back on the ship and you go and you wind up back in the rice field again. Wifey and I demonstrated with the African American people of a generation or two generations behind us, saw black men who had gone across the Selma Bridge, the Pettus Bridge, and been beaten badly and still had damages to their bodies to stand up for rights for Black Americans. These people won't stand up for anything, no matter how totally slender the chance of them being injured is. You know, you're raising a great question. And obviously, Ken catherine thank you uh for the kind words uh i think it wasn't a heart issue i had it was a bowel obstruction i had but uh i bring that up because when i say i had a minor incident to people i don't want them 47 it well could be a hard thing it was a bowel thing but mandy as we're closing shop brenda ben brings up a bit great point because when i was growing up in new York City, there was some there was a very strong black man. His name was Roy Ennis. And he was an extremely he was he was a brilliant guy and he was a black leader. And Al Sharpton created a riot that killed people. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. And this is a black leader. And again, I keep on saying this, Mandy, I can't change this. They have the if you want change in your community, Mandy, you you're the ones that have to want it.”
Imagine waking up to a world where key institutions are under fire, and the political landscape is more charged than ever. That's exactly what Ben Stein, Judah Friedman, and former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara tackle in this episode. They dive into the aftermath of President Trump's fourth indictment, questioning the integrity of our institutions and the future of governance in America.
From the erosion of educational standards due to platforms like TikTok to the broader implications for democracy, no topic is off-limits. The trio doesn't just point fingers; they emphasize the need for vigilance and active participation in shaping a better future. Whether you're concerned about media influence or the role of activism in today's society, this episode promises to challenge your perspectives and ignite a desire for meaningful change.
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