Ben Shapiro’s Podcast Pivot from Grief to Promo is Wild (and a Little Troubling)
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Oh honey, bless his heart (or maybe bless his hustle) because our favorite conservative commentator just pulled off a transition that could make any PR pro faint. In a recent podcast episode, he went from discussing the tragic passing of a certain senator—seriously, this was heavy stuff—to a paid promotion for a hiring app faster than you can say “what just happened?” Talk about tonal whiplash! After a fiery rant about how the so-called “dumocrats” reacted to the loss, he seamlessly jumped into the wonders of ZipRecruiter, because, you know, nothing says empathy like plugging a service. Can you imagine? One moment, he’s reflecting on life’s fragility—mortality and all that serious stuff—and the next, he’s selling us on how parents need to save time on hiring. I mean, I hope the transition into dad life brings him some balance, but a sprinkle of sensitivity would go a long way too. Just a thought! In true all publicity is good publicity fashion, here we are, still discussing him. You do you, Ben, but maybe consider a little therapy instead of the next promo? Just a gentle suggestion, darling! Sending love to everyone involved. Stay safe out there, folks!
—Mimi