Judah Friedman, Ben Stein

The World According To Ben Stein

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  • Can Conservatives Get Due Process In America Today?

Can Conservatives Get Due Process In America Today?

Wednesday 10th May 2023

Join Ben Stein, Judah Friedman, and Mandy Gunasekara as they discuss justice for conservatives, marijuana legalization, and the end of MTV in this engaging episode.
61 minutes
Informative
Thought-provoking
Concerned
Reflective
Nostalgic

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Justice, Marijuana, and MTV: Ben Stein's Deep Dive with Mandy Gunasekara

Episode Overview

  • Discussion on the two-tiered system of justice and its implications
  • Insights into the impact of marijuana legalization and concerns about casual attitudes towards drugs
  • Reflections on the repercussions of the defamation case and its implications for due process
  • Nostalgia for the end of MTV and its impact on music and culture
  • Exploration of the topic of reparations and Paramount's decision
Please, please, please do yourself and your children and your friends and neighbors a favor. Don't come anywhere near this garbage. I think you really would have to hate yourself and hate the people around you to use this drug. It's a terrible drug.
Picture yourself in the midst of a heated debate on America's justice system. That's where Ben Stein, Judah Friedman, and guest Mandy Gunasekara take you in this episode of 'The World According to Ben Stein'. They kick things off by dissecting the recent Trump defamation verdict, questioning whether conservatives can still get a fair shake in today's legal landscape. It's a discussion that pulls no punches and makes you think twice about the state of due process in the US.
But that's not all. The conversation shifts gears as Ben and Judah express their concerns over marijuana legalization. With the opioid crisis still looming large, they argue that a casual attitude towards marijuana might be more harmful than we realize. Their perspectives are grounded in personal experiences and a deep understanding of addiction's complexities. And then there's a nostalgic trip down memory lane as they mourn the end of MTV.
Remember when music videos were the glue that held pop culture together? Ben, Judah, and Mandy reflect on what MTV meant to them and how its shutdown marks the end of an era. Sprinkled with humor and heartfelt anecdotes, this episode is a rollercoaster of emotions and insights. Whether you're worried about the justice system, pondering the effects of marijuana, or just missing the good old days of MTV, there's something here for everyone.
Tune in for a conversation that's as thought-provoking as it is engaging.