In this series, we conduct forensic investigations of the logical fallacies, rhetorical tricks, and intellectual dishonesty deployed by today's most prominent commentators. From Ben Shapiro's rapid-fire Gish Gallops to Jordan Peterson's semantic fog, from Charlie Kirk's moving goalposts to the manufactured outrage of the pundit class—we meticulously examine the evidence, identify the techniques, and expose the manipulation. Each episode arms you with the tools to recognize these tactics in real-time. We name the fallacies. We explain how they work. We show you exactly why that "DESTROYED" moment was actually just smoke and mirrors. Because once you see the tricks, you can't unsee them. This isn't about left vs. right—it's about substance vs. sophistry. Whether it's a straw man, an ad hominem, or good old-fashioned gaslighting, we break down the bad faith arguments so you'll never fall for them again.
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Go to https://ground.news/rationality to stay fully informed on breaking news, compare coverage and avoid media bias. Subscribe through my link for 40% off unlimited access this month. To support us on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/rationalityrules Have you ever seen a debater seemingly win a debate before they've even sat down? Well, in this analysis you're going to see such an example, and it comes down to a few tricks that are absolutely learnable. At the Dartmouth Political Union, Mehdi Hasan puts a single yes-or-no question to Michael Knowles about Donald Trump's January 6th pardons. He asks it six times, and he never once gets an answer, which turns out to be exactly what he prepared for. Every exit Knowles reaches for had been quietly closed before either man took the stage. In this episode, Steve breaks down how it was built, and how you can build one yourself. To support us through PayPal (thank you): https://www.paypal.me/RationalityRules To visit the DEBUNKED card game website: https://www.debunkedcardgame.com/ To follow Steve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RationalityRules To tweet with Steve on X: https://twitter.com/RationalityRule -- Full debate | Mehdi Hasan x Michael Knowles: Constitutional Norms Under President Trump: https://youtu.be/a9upes9RlQ8 Dartmouth Political Union's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dartmouthpoliticalunion4996 Previously on Michael Knowles | How to HUMILIATE a Fascist: https://youtu.be/kHWrSLaahXA