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 Jordan Peterson has spent years dodging simple questions about his beliefs—but in Jubilee's recent "Surrounded" debate, a former Catholic ended the entire discussion before Peterson could even get started. Almost everyone missed this quietly devastating moment—but it perfectly exposed the emptiness of Peterson's arguments. In this episode of Fallacy Forensics, we break down exactly how Peterson's rhetoric collapsed instantly under a single calm question, revealing why even Jubilee couldn't call him a Christian. If you thought you've seen Peterson's weakest moments before, think again—this might just be his fastest defeat ever. Enjoyed this episode? Click here to see our complete Fallacy Forensics series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMd8xj-C1CsOwoNymOmWV2vI_ZIb0vagW&si=v4BqtXAIZKIXmJwT 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 -- @jubilee Jordan Peterson vs 20 Atheists | Surrounded: https://youtu.be/Pwk5MPE_6zE?si=bVnSJ7ctF8jYOV3u @JordanBPeterson My sincerest apologies, but the person I referred to in this video as Luke is actually called Cade. I genuinely do not know how I messed this up, but here is a link to Cade's channel and podcast: Cade Hanson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UChh43qJiJ7hIDtRXjSESgKw Intrinsically Ordered: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/intrinsically-ordered/id1780842579 #jubliee #jordanpeterson