Judah Friedman, Ben Stein

The World According To Ben Stein

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  • Did You Hear The One About The Two Arabs Who Tried To Blow Up The FOX News Van

Did You Hear The One About The Two Arabs Who Tried To Blow Up The FOX News Van

Tuesday 16th September 2025

Ben Stein discusses media bias, political violence, and freedom of speech with Judah Friedman and Peter Roff.
52 minutes
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The World According To Ben Stein
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Media Bias and Buried Stories: A Lively Debate

Episode Overview

  • Media bias can lead to important stories being buried.
  • Political violence often goes underreported depending on the narrative.
  • Freedom of speech is challenged by selective reporting.
  • Historical figures continue to influence modern political landscapes.
  • Public perception is shaped by the stories that media chooses to highlight.
Trying to blow up a news van, you would think it wouldn't take four days for it to get into The New York Times.
What happens when a story gets buried? Ben Stein and Judah Friedman tackle this question head-on, discussing the shocking incident involving two individuals who attempted to bomb a Fox News van. With Peter Roff joining the conversation, the trio dives into why such incidents don't always make headlines and the potential biases that might be at play. The episode doesn't shy away from controversial topics, including media bias, political violence, and the complexities surrounding freedom of speech.
Ben Stein's unique perspective offers a candid look at the media landscape and its impact on public perception. There's also an engaging discussion about historical figures and their influence on current events, sprinkled with some light-hearted banter about Vietnamese food and Emmy Award winners. If you're curious about how media narratives shape our understanding of world events, this episode is a must-listen.
It challenges you to think critically about the stories you consume and question what's being reported—or not reported—in the news. Are we really getting the full picture? Dive into this lively debate and find out.
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