The Unwinnable Culture War: A Conversation with Radio Host Steve Deace

Media Roundtable aims to provide views from left, right, and center, in hopes that through presenting perspectives different than our own, listening with intent to understand, and being open to opinions different than our own, we can begin to lower the level of polarization in this country. It’s to this end we invited Steve Deace to come on the show. 

Deace is a conservative Christian broadcaster and his podcastThe Steve Deaceshow is part of the Blaze family. On the surface, you’d label him a party-line conservative, but as you dig in deeper, you find he’s willing to go after people on his own side (R) and is a self-proclaimed member of “Team Elizabeth Warren” as it relates to treating social media as public utilities.

Steve shares some very strong views, diving into the role social platforms have played in making us more selfish, how we’ve built a system where profit incentivizes propaganda, and how politics has torn apart the fabric of American society, turning neighbors into enemies. 

Deace takes several positions that do not align with the values of Media Roundtable, in particular his decision to reluctantly participate in our modern culture war and his corresponding tactics. But make no mistake, Deace speaks for millions of Americans and issues a dire warning to brands that weigh in on thorny political topics. Some choice quotes on the subject here: 

“The next generation of republicans will not protect business.” 
“I have to warn folks in the corporate sector of the enmity you are creating. The reverb on this is going to be a son of a gun. Are you sure you want to go down this road?” 
“These corporations are putting us in a position where you’re leaving us no choice but to punitively strike back.” 

Recent actionsby conservatives looking to answer groups like Media Matters and Sleeping Giants may prove Deace to be prescient. 
As you determine your approach to Corporate Social Responsibility, the decisions you make are not to be taken lightly.

Listen to the episode HERE