End of Discussion

How the Left's Outrage Industry Shuts Down Debate, Manipulates Voters, and Makes America Less Free (and Fun)

By: Mary Katherine Ham, Guy Benson

Narrated by: Mary Katharine Ham, Guy Benson

Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

They want to shut you up. But don't let this be the End of Discussion.

In this fresh and provocative new audiobook, Mary Katharine Ham and Guy Benson, dynamic Fox News and Townhall Media duo, expose how the Left exploits fake outrage to silence their political opponents - in public, on social media, at work, and even in their own homes. End of Discussion encourages all Americans who value the open exchange of ideas to fight back against this strategic effort to make America less free, less feisty, and less fun.

Ham and Benson demonstrate just how dangerous the outrage industry - a coalition of mostly liberal blowhards and busybodies - is to democracy. This media frenzy is designed to disqualify opposing viewpoints on everything from health care to infrastructure to education by labeling them racist, sexist, and evil. They punish speech that makes them uncomfortable, demanding boycotts, firings, regulations, and other economic costs for the sin of disagreeing with them. Instead of engaging in discussion, they seek to win the debate by preventing it from happening.

And if you think this behavior is relegated to political fights or politicians, think again. A network of well-trained operatives, nonprofit groups, PR firms, universities, politicians, and "thought leaders" exists to foment outrage over your association with the "wrong" fried chicken joints, Internet browsers, breast cancer charities, pasta, children's toys, Halloween costumes, TV shows, schools, and even comedians' jokes.

With Ham and Benson's help, listeners can cut through the noise and find their voices again, fighting back against the rampant self-censorship and hair-trigger apologies that always make things worse, not better. With fresh reporting and insightful, occasionally tongue-in-cheek, analysis, End of Discussion is a timely handbook for anyone who wants to make sure debate doesn't meet an ugly death....

©2015 Mary Katharine Ham and Guy Benson (P)2015 Random House Audio

Very good View Points!

Great Book! The book talked on many different issues and gave ideas. Its Worthwhile .

Current Tally of Leftist Mob

You might be a leftists if:
- everybody is a victim,everybody is a child,everybody is stupid, nobody can think,nobody can speak,and nobody can know without prior approval. Oh yeah, and if you're a conservative, feggetaboutit.

Pretty Darn Good

I am an independent, who tends to lean a little more to the left most of the time but this was a great book. Guy and Mary Katherine were fantastic, emotive narrators and, while there were a couple points I disagreed with, I found myself nodding in agreement for most of the book. Great job you two!

Fabulous

Would you listen to End of Discussion again? Why?

Absolutely...there is so much information, a second listen is needed.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

Hard facts that square with my own observations.

Any additional comments?

Thanks to Guy and MK for reading the book.

A great explanation of how the left thinks.

I loved the book. It put the words to my frustrations.
I would recommend this book to anyone, especially those on the right. It just might help calm your blood pressure down some.

Fantastic!

Fantastic analysis of the silencing techniques employed in modern society. Despite the grim nature of the topic, Mary Katherine Ham and Guy Benson manage to present it in a humorous manner that helps relate the central thesis to everyday individuals.

Chill

The tactics of bullying, shaming, discrediting and going after the ruin of reputation and livelihood is despicable. I've often heard the statement from my family and friends that "we will just have to agree to disagree." While this may be preferable to the bullying tactics, I still find it to be "End of Discussion" in my interactions. Excellent book

Get this book....end of discussion!

From fever swamp lefties to hard right hicks and everyone in between, this book is for (or about) you. Listen, think, & enjoy. Live and let live. Chill the hell out.

I Didn't Know What was Happening to Me!!

What did you love best about End of Discussion?

After reading this incredibly quick, somewhat disturbing and often funny explanation of our disappearing national dialogue, I felt like a cloud was lifted from me. I used to be so passionate about a great political debate amongst friends and family - I used to love hearing everyone's feelings and, of course, sharing mine. These past years I have just gone quiet. It hardly seemed worth it with discussions that would end up with everyone yelling at me - I would ask my husband why is Hillary Clinton always YELLING at me? I loved how End of Discussion described so clearly and intelligently what was happening to me, what is happening to our beautiful country - without yelling at me.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I remember being really outspoken when Politically Incorrect was taken off the air. I hated that show - I couldn't stand Bill Maher - still can't. But while my conservative friends celebrated, I had to join my liberal friends' upset and ask is that really the way we want to be heading? Should all the conservatives be pulled too? I felt at that point in the book that I would have really liked to grab a quick cup of coffee with Mary Katherine and Guy.

Any additional comments?

Oh it's a Christmas gift for sure!

much big words

needed to do some of my vocabulary exercises to get my ear and brain ready for some of the big words