Summary of "Jeremy Boreing Hosts a Special Daily Wire Townhall"
Podcast Information:
- Title: The Matt Walsh Show
- Host/Author: The Daily Wire
- Description: Fed up with the talking heads? Matt gives you a no-holds-barred take on today’s cultural, religious, and political issues. Monday thru Friday.
- Episode: Jeremy Boreing Hosts a Special Daily Wire Townhall
- Release Date: January 30, 2025
1. Celebrating a Monumental Victory
Jeremy Boreing opens the townhall by celebrating the signing of President Donald Trump's executive order titled "Protecting Our Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation." He emphasizes the significance of this moment for the Daily Wire and the conservative movement.
"Yesterday, the president of the United States signed an executive order... It is a great day for the Daily Wire." ([00:00])
Boreing equates the federal government's reformative actions to historical wrongs, likening the previous period to issues as severe as slavery or abortion.
"These actions should bring an immediate and dramatic end to what's been a true period of national disgrace..." ([00:00])
2. Reflecting on the Daily Wire's Journey
He reflects on the Daily Wire's decade-long battle against transgender ideology, highlighting the company's unwavering stance from its inception.
"The Daily Wire has been leading on this issue from the very day that we were founded." ([00:00])
Boreing recounts early challenges, including confrontations on national television and threats faced by team members for their conservative positions.
"From day one, it was our policy not to give into this... we wouldn’t use the ridiculous novel concept of preferred pronouns." ([00:00])
3. Overcoming External Pressures
Boreing discusses the immense pressure from various sectors to conform to progressive ideals, including an encounter with a top Hollywood talent agent in 2019 who pressured them to abandon their stance on transgender issues to secure lucrative deals.
"We chose our souls... We wanted the world." ([00:00])
Despite these pressures, the Daily Wire remained steadfast, prioritizing their mission over potential financial gains.
"We doubled down and we tripled down on this particular fight." ([00:00])
4. Key Campaigns and Achievements
Several pivotal moments underscore the Daily Wire's impact:
-
Luke Rosiak's Investigation: Exposed a Virginia school board's cover-up regarding a bathroom policy, contributing to the election of Governor Youngkin.
"It led in significant part to the election of Governor Youngkin in Virginia." ([00:00])
-
Matt Walsh's "What is a Woman?" Documentary: Sparked nationwide conversations, culminating in legislative changes across 36 states.
"What is a woman? ... started a movement that inspired over 36 states nationwide to change their laws." ([00:00])
-
Jeremy's Razors and Chocolate: Launched in response to corporate censorship, successfully challenging companies like Harry's Razors and Hershey's.
"Today Jeremy's Razors is a growing and thriving business." ([00:00])
5. Battling Censorship and Corporate Pushback
The townhall details the significant backlash from major tech companies and platforms. Daily Wire faced demonetization, shadow banning, and outright bans from platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
"YouTube has demonetized 2000 videos from Daily Wire since 2020... the total cost... are well in excess of $100 million." ([00:00])
Despite these hurdles, the Daily Wire leveraged alternative strategies, such as launching their own products and platforms, to sustain their mission.
6. Building a Resilient and Influential Movement
Boreing acknowledges the support from allies and the broader conservative movement, citing figures like Abigail Schreier, Riley Gaines, and Elon Musk for their roles in supporting free speech and conservative values.
"There were a lot of important voices in the fight... but they weren't all there from the beginning." ([00:00])
He underscores the importance of aligning business strategies with mission-driven goals to create a sustainable and influential media presence.
"It's not by accident that the Daily Wire has aligned the profit motive with our missional interests." ([00:00])
7. Looking Ahead: A Decade of Influence and Future Endeavors
As the Daily Wire marks its 10-year anniversary, Boreing reflects on the company's growth in size, strength, revenue, and reach. He anticipates future challenges and victories, emphasizing the ongoing commitment to their values.
"We're bigger today than we've ever been and we're fighting harder for our values than we have ever fought." ([00:00])
Boreing concludes by thanking the team, supporters, and allies, celebrating their collective achievements, and looking forward to continued success.
"We did it together. Savor it. Thank God for it." ([00:00])
Notable Quotes
-
On the Executive Order:
"It is a great day for the Daily Wire." ([00:00])
-
On Company Mission:
"We choose our values." ([00:00])
-
On Overcoming Censorship:
"Success always seems inevitable in retrospect, but success is never guaranteed." ([00:00])
-
On Future Challenges:
"The only way to thrive in this world is to hold lightly to those victories and to move on to the next challenge and win yet again." ([00:00])
Conclusion
Jeremy Boreing's townhall encapsulates the Daily Wire's ten-year journey of advocacy, resilience, and influence in the conservative movement. Through strategic campaigns, unwavering commitment to their values, and overcoming substantial external pressures, the Daily Wire has established itself as a pivotal force in shaping cultural and political discourse. As they celebrate their anniversary, Boreing emphasizes the collective effort and anticipates continued endeavors to uphold and advance their mission.
