Podcast Summary
The Value of Every Business and Industry: Matt Walsh believes all businesses and industries serve a purpose and have value, while Dan Patrick's statement about prioritizing faith, integrity, and love over living has sparked controversy.
According to Matt Walsh, there is no such thing as a non-essential business. He argues that everything and every industry serves a purpose and has value. In other news, there has been controversy surrounding Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's statement on Tucker Carlson's show, where he said there are more important things than living. This statement has sparked outrage, but Walsh agrees with Patrick's sentiment, emphasizing that there are indeed things more valuable than living, such as faith, integrity, and love. Additionally, Walsh promotes ExpressVPN for securing online privacy and encourages listeners to use it for anonymity and data protection.
Perspectives on crisis actions and values: During crises, it's crucial to consider the context, accuracy, and potential consequences of various actions, and make informed decisions based on facts and values.
During times of crisis, there are different perspectives on what actions are necessary and what values should be prioritized. The Lieutenant Governor's statement, while some may find it controversial, reflects an admirable attitude of putting the future of children and grandchildren above one's own life. However, it's essential to consider the context and accuracy of the premise behind such a decision. For instance, the effectiveness and cost of lockdowns in saving lives and preserving the economy are debatable. Ultimately, it's crucial to weigh the potential consequences of various actions and make informed decisions based on facts and values. The controversy arises when people panic over seemingly straightforward ideas and overlook the complexities of the situation.
Recognizing the Essentiality of All Businesses: Every business contributes to daily life and survival, challenging the arbitrary 'essential vs non-essential' label during the pandemic, with online auto parts retailers like Rockauto.com offering essential car parts.
Every business, no matter how small or seemingly non-essential, provides goods or services that people depend on, making them essential in their own right. The speaker argues against the arbitrary and subjective designation of essential versus non-essential businesses during the pandemic, as it disproportionately affects small businesses without the means or connections to stay afloat. Instead, they suggest a broader definition of essential businesses as those that provide goods or services necessary for survival or daily life. Online auto parts retailer Rockauto.com is an example of a business that offers essential car parts and saves consumers time and money by cutting out the middleman. Ultimately, the speaker encourages questioning the essential versus non-essential designation and recognizing the importance of every business to someone.
Essentiality of Jobs and Personal Freedoms: The speaker highlights the importance of maintaining essential jobs and personal freedoms during the pandemic, arguing that if a product or service is essential, then the means to access it should be as well. He also emphasizes the significance of personal hygiene and freedom from unnecessary restrictions.
During the ongoing pandemic, the essentialness of a job and income is more fundamental than the essential products or services provided by businesses. The speaker argues that if a product or service is essential, then the means to purchase it must also be essential. He also emphasizes the importance of personal hygiene, including beard care, even during lockdowns. In Idaho, a mother was arrested for taking her kids to the playground despite fewer than 2,000 confirmed cases and about 50 deaths. While some argue the officer was just following orders, the speaker believes personal freedoms should not be infringed upon, especially during such uncertain times. Overall, the essentialness of a job and income, as well as personal freedoms, should be prioritized alongside essential products and services.
Challenging the status quo: Power to question rules and policies: Individuals and groups can challenge questionable rules and policies, inspiring change and preventing harm. However, it's crucial to be informed and empathetic while doing so, considering the potential consequences for all involved.
Individuals and groups have the power to challenge questionable policies and rules, even if it means going against the status quo. This was exemplified in the discussion about police officers refusing to enforce certain rules, and the case of a COVID-19 positive 9-year-old boy who didn't spread the virus to others despite coming into contact with many people. Additionally, the response to New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's tip line for reporting social distancing violations showed the power of collective action and creativity in challenging authority. However, on a more serious note, the UN's warning of multiple famines of biblical proportions due to the COVID-19 pandemic serves as a reminder of the dire consequences of not questioning and addressing systemic issues. Overall, it's important to use our voices and actions to challenge unjust rules and policies, while also being informed and empathetic to the larger global context.
Potential Famines Affecting Over 100 Million People Due to Global Crisis: The global crisis could lead to famines in 30+ countries, potentially impacting over 100 million people. Urgent action is needed to address the root causes and prevent this disaster.
The ongoing global crisis, including conflict, economic recession, and the collapse in oil prices, could lead to famines in about 3 dozen countries, potentially affecting over 100 million people. The disruption caused by shutdowns and the decline in aid are also significant factors contributing to this humanitarian disaster. Meanwhile, the airline industry is exploring unconventional solutions, such as encasing the middle seat in plastic, to mitigate the spread of diseases. However, these measures may not be effective in preventing mass starvation or reducing transmission of diseases. Instead, urgent action is needed to address the root causes and prevent this disaster. It's important to remember that the shutdowns may not have saved lives as intended, and their impact on mental health, drug abuse, and homelessness, among other factors, could lead to many more deaths. Ultimately, prioritizing humanitarian aid and addressing the underlying issues should be the focus to mitigate the potential catastrophic consequences.
Brands should focus on selling, not inspiring with emotional messages: Brands should sell products, avoid emotional messages, and provide value through practical means.
Brands should focus on selling their products rather than trying to inspire consumers with overly emotional and personal messages. The example given is Burt's Bees Baby, which went too far with a post on Instagram attempting to encourage and comfort new mothers during the pandemic. The post was criticized for being creepy and inappropriate for a brand selling lip balm. The speaker also questioned the authenticity of positive comments on the post and expressed skepticism towards the idea that anyone would seek comfort from a brand's social media page. Brands should stick to their core offerings and avoid trying to fill the role of a friend or confidant. Instead, they can look for ways to provide value to their customers through promotions or other practical means.
Joining The Daily Wire brings perks and tumblers: New Daily Wire members get ad-free browsing, exclusive content, live show access, and two tumblers
Becoming a Daily Wire member offers various benefits, including an ad-free website experience, access to exclusive content, and even the opportunity to participate in live shows. As a bonus, new members will receive two Leftist Tiers tumblers, which can hold two different liquids. The discussion also touched on acceptable behaviors for men, with crying during certain movies being acceptable but shedding tears over "Crash" being a permanent revocation of the man card. Lastly, the speakers discussed differing opinions on why elected officials are implementing extreme lockdown measures, with some believing it's out of greed and others out of fear of appearing negligent.
Is homeschooling effective for socialization?: The speaker questions the effectiveness of public schools in socializing children, citing high rates of bullying and suicide as evidence, and suggests that adults should be the primary agents of socialization for homeschooled children.
The debate surrounding homeschooling versus formal schooling often revolves around the idea of socialization. Those in favor of formal schooling argue that it's the best way to socialize children. However, the speaker challenges this notion, stating that homeschooling is also a form of formal education and questioning the effectiveness of the public school system in socializing children based on the current state of society. According to the speaker, the evidence, such as high rates of bullying and suicide, suggests that the public school system is not effectively socializing children. Instead, the speaker believes that adults should be the primary agents of socialization, as they are best equipped to help children become mature and well-adjusted members of society.
Homeschooled children receive social cues and guidance from adults, leading to stable and mature socialization: Homeschooling provides children with consistent adult guidance, potentially leading to greater maturity and confidence
Homeschooled children may have an advantage in terms of socialization and maturity due to the role of adults in their learning environment. The speaker argues that in homeschooling, children receive social cues and guidance from their parents rather than their peers, leading to a more stable and mature socialization process. In contrast, public school children may feel a greater pressure to conform to their peers and be accepted, potentially leading to negative outcomes such as bullying, desperation, and even suicide. The speaker's anecdotal evidence suggests that homeschooled children tend to be more mature and confident, and are more likely to make eye contact and engage in adult-like interactions. Overall, the speaker sees homeschooling as a superior option for socialization and maturity development.
Claiming Trump as the Smartest Man in America: Matt Walsh and Andrew Klavan argue that Donald Trump's surprising intelligence is worth exploring on their respective podcasts.
According to Matt Walsh and Andrew Klavan, both hosts on The Daily Wire podcast network, Donald Trump has surprisingly proven to be the smartest man in America. This may come as a surprise, even to the hosts themselves, but they believe they have compelling reasons to make this claim. They encourage listeners to tune in to The Andrew Klavan Show to hear Klavan's explanation. The Matt Walsh Show is produced by a team including Sean Hampton, Jeremy Boring, Mathis Glover, Robert Sterling, Austin Stevens, Danny D'Amico, and Robin Fenderson. Listeners are also encouraged to subscribe to and check out other Daily Wire podcasts, such as The Ben Shapiro Show and The Michael Knowles Show. The Matt Walsh Show is a Daily Wire production, copyright Daily Wire 2020.
