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The Ben Ferguson Podcast

Microlooting the Normalization of Crime plus The Reason behind the Comey Indicment

The Ben Ferguson Podcast

iHeartPodcasts

News, Politics, News Commentary

4.8 • 5.4K Ratings

🗓️ 2 May 2026

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

1. “Micro‑Looting”

  • Some progressive commentators and media voices have normalized or morally justified small‑scale theft (“micro‑looting”) from large corporations.
  • This behavior is a broader ideological shift on the left that excuses antisocial or criminal conduct by blaming systemic injustice.
  • Justification undermines social order and property rights, drawing parallels to looting during the 2020 protests.

2. Criticism of Progressive Media and Elites

  • Liberal hosts and commentators are wealthy or privileged individuals who hypocritically present themselves as defenders of the poor.
  • Their rhetoric is performative, radical, and disconnected from everyday consequences.
  • We condemn perceived casual endorsements of violence, sabotage, or theft expressed in podcasts and commentary.

3. Escalation From Rhetoric to Violence

  • Inflammatory political language—particularly on the left—has contributed to real‑world violence.
  • The concept of “stochastic terrorism” is that left‑wing rhetoric against Donald Trump has radicalized individuals.
  • Examples cited include assassination attempts, threats against conservative figures, and political murders, all attributed to progressive demonization.

4. Democratic Leaders Portrayed as Using Violent Language

  • Multiple Democratic politicians and commentators are quoted using aggressive or absolutist language (e.g., “we have to stop him,” “choke them out,” “eliminate him”).
  • The media and journalists are enabling or excusing this rhetoric rather than condemning it.

5. Media Complicity and Hypocrisy

  • Mainstream outlets (e.g., CNN, ABC, late‑night shows) are portrayed as biased and dismissive of violence against conservatives while amplifying fear‑based messaging.
  • Jokes or dismissive coverage related to attacks on Trump are cited as evidence of moral double standards.
  • Journalists are helping create the ideological environment that motivates violent actors.

6. James Comey Indictment Narrative

  • Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted a second time.
  • The indictment reportedly centers on a social media post showing “86 47” formed from seashells, interpreted as a threat against the 47th president (Trump).
  • Prosecutors allegedly view “86” as slang for “get rid of” or “kill,” framing the post as a threat transmitted across state lines.

7. Reopening of Russia Investigation Scrutiny

  • The discussion revisits the 2016 Russia investigation, portraying it as a “collusion hoax.”
  • New criminal probes are now examining the conduct of investigators themselves, including Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan.
  • Allegations include abuse of intelligence powers, false statements, and mishandling of evidence.

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0:00.0

This is an I-Heart podcast.

0:02.5

Guaranteed Human.

0:04.8

We don't like it.

0:06.0

We don't like a Pope that's going to say that it's okay to have a nuclear weapon.

0:10.4

We don't want a Pope that says crime is okay in our city.

0:13.6

I don't like it.

0:14.4

I'm not a big fan of Pope Leo.

0:16.0

He's a very liberal person and he's a man that doesn't believe in stopping crime.

0:20.7

You're listening to the 47 morning update with Ben Ferguson. very liberal person, and he's a man that doesn't believe in stopping crime.

0:24.7

You're listening to the 47 morning update with Ben Ferguson.

0:28.8

Good Saturday morning. Nice to have you with us on the 47 morning update, and we've got two big stories for you. First up, Democrats are now justifying looting in this country.

0:34.9

They're calling it micro-looting and saying, well, big companies,

0:38.3

they deserve to get things stolen from them. So what does this mean for the, well, complete breakdown

0:44.2

of the law? We'll explain it. Also, James Comey, he's been indicted yet again. What's behind

0:51.4

the latest indictment? And what does this mean for him?

0:55.2

We'll explain it all.

0:58.9

It's the 47 morning update and it starts right now.

1:00.0

Story number one.

1:03.7

I want to also bring up another really important story. You talk about the demise of civility in this country.

1:08.6

It's not just the assassination attempts on President Donald Trump.

1:11.9

We now have people advocating on the left for what they describe as micro looting. It is the

1:18.4

progressives' defense of theft, and it's literally undermining the moral order in this country.

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