The Left Is Weaponizing Mental IllnessThe Left Is Weaponizing Mental Illness
The World According To Ben Stein
On the April 08 edition of the podcast, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoff Draft explore just how much the nation has turned upside down. From female swimmers being hounded at San Francisco State by transgendered activists chasing them through campus to Washington insiders leaking intelligence secrets that are helping Ukraine fight off the Russians, individual actors are amplifying their destructive acts through the Internet megaphone. The lunatics may be on their way to running the asylum. Ben, Judah, and Peter try to explain why on the latest episode pf #TheWorldAccordingtoBenStein
55:49•9 Apr 2023
Mental Illness as a Weapon: Ben Stein and Guests Discuss Alarming Trends
“I don't think you can cure people from being mentally ill, but you can cure them from shouting down a speaker who's been invited to your campus.”
Ever felt like the world is flipping upside down? In this thought-provoking episode of 'The World According to Ben Stein', hosts Ben Stein, Judah Friedman, and Peter Roff tackle the unsettling trend of weaponizing mental illness. They dive into how mental health issues are being used to stifle dissent and amplify chaos, with examples ranging from female athletes being chased by activists to intelligence leaks impacting global conflicts. The conversation doesn't stop there.
They also explore the broader implications of this trend on public discourse, especially on social media, and the urgent need for free speech on college campuses. The hosts delve into the role of mental illness in shaping public policy, scrutinizing addiction treatment approaches and the sluggishness of drug approval processes. To wrap it up, they discuss the devastating impact of fentanyl on public health.
If you're curious about the current state of societal discourse and the intersection of mental health and policy, this episode is a must-listen.
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