Topic: All Lives Matter

4 chapters across the catalog

33 Cases
Episode 1266 2:54:21 - 2:58:12

1266: 33 Cases

Ellen DeGeneres Ratings Decline and Museum Curator Resignation

The Ellen DeGeneres Show hit all-time low ratings following reports of a toxic work environment and inappropriate behavior by producers. In a separate incident, the senior curator of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art resigned after being accused of "reverse discrimination" for stating that the museum would still collect work by white male artists. These events are cited as examples of the "noodle gun" or cancel culture phenomenon.

Peak Whiteness
Episode 1248 1:20:00 - 1:24:31

1248: Peak Whiteness

Sacramento Kings Announcer Fired for All Lives Matter

Grant Napier, the long-time voice of the Sacramento Kings, was forced to resign after tweeting "All Lives Matter" during a Twitter exchange with former player DeMarcus Cousins. The team and Bonneville Communications parted ways with Napier following the backlash. The hosts cite this as an example of the "shining" and fear currently surrounding public discourse on race.

Gas Jackers
Episode 750 2:10:46 - 2:12:19

750: Gas Jackers

All Lives Matter, Rhetoric of Violence

The segment examines the claim by activists that saying "All Lives Matter" is a "violent statement of love." The hosts characterize the escalating rhetoric as a "brain twister" and suggest that the people running the country do not actually care about any of the groups involved.

Bad Optics
Episode 741 2:45:52 - 2:50:02

741: Bad Optics

Martin O'Malley, Black Lives Matter, All Lives Matter

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley was booed at a liberal convention for saying "all lives matter" in addition to "black lives matter." The hosts discuss the divisiveness of the movement and cite ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, who questioned why the phrase "all lives matter" is considered offensive. They argue that the movement's rhetoric is becoming increasingly restrictive and politically correct.