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Spencer Klavan is an associate editor at the Claremont Institute, host of the Young Heretics podcast, and a scholar of ancient Greece. His astute political commentary ranges from critiques of the modern Left to philosophical explorations of the ancient world. In this episode, we explore Klavan’s latest book, “Light of the Mind, Light of the World,” where he rejects the popular notion that science and religion are incompatible, and instead forecasts a future where scientific discovery leads to a religious resurgence. We also discuss the symbolic relationship between Athens and Jerusalem, as ...
The roots of the Great Depression have been debated for decades, but what if the real culprit was bad government policy? In this episode, Ben dives into the economic chaos of the 1930s, examining the theories of Keynes, Friedman, and the Austrian economists. From government overreach to monetary mismanagement, discover how different interpretations of the Depression still influence economic decisions today. Could these historical lessons be the key to avoiding future financial disasters? Today's Sponsor: Birch Gold - Text "BEN" to 989898, or go to https://birchgold.com/ben, for your no-co...
Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic Party nomination she never earned, while pretending she has nothing to do with the Biden Administration; Democrats fail on the celebrity surprise front; and Donald Trump prepares for RFK Jr.’s endorsement. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2033 - - - DailyWire+: NEW SERIES from Jordan Peterson, “Foundations of the West,” streaming now on Dailywire+. From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: “Am I Racist?” | Get tickets NOW: https://www.amiracist.com Join T...
Scamala Harris has now selected her vice presidential candidate. His name is Tim Walz. And he is one of the most radical governors in America. Despite his seemingly humble beginnings, his career trajectory is littered with questionable decisions, political opportunism, and increasingly radical campaigns. - - - Today’s Sponsor: Tax Network USA - Seize control of your financial future! Call 1-800-245-6000 or visit http://www.TNUSA.com/SHAPIRO
Weirdo Tim Walz goes bonkers on the stage; Bill Clinton shows up as a man out of time; and Kamala Harris gets some terrible news. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2032 - - - DailyWire+: From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: “Am I Racist?” | Get tickets NOW: https://www.amiracist.com Join The Candle Club! Become a Founding Member for 20% OFF, plus receive an exclusive members box with limited-edition candle at http://TheCandleClub.com. Get 35% off an Annual Membership NOW with code FIGHT:...
Michelle and Barack Obama speak at the Democratic National Convention as Kamala Harris’ campaign endorses an insane economic plan; Doug Emhoff tells the story of his glorious romance with Kamala…while ignoring the time he shtupped the babysitter; and anti-Semites descend en masse on the DNC. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2031 - - - DailyWire+: From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: “Am I Racist?” | Get tickets NOW: https://www.amiracist.com Get 35% off an Annual Membership NOW with cod...
Democrats push Joe Biden’s fake sacrifice, their own fake joy, and a fake “common man” shtick as they push socialism and hatred. It’s Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention! Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2030 - - - DailyWire+: From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: “Am I Racist?” | Get tickets NOW: https://www.amiracist.com Get 35% off an Annual Membership NOW with code FIGHT: https://dailywire.com/subscribe Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https://bit.ly/3TAu2cw - - - Today’s ...
The DNC features free abortions and vasectomies, all in the name of unity; Michelle and Barack Obama, Hillary and Bill Clinton, and other Democrats show up to dump dirt on Joe Biden’s political grave; and Kamala Harris begins to melt down under scrutiny. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2029 - - - DailyWire+: From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: “Am I Racist?” | Get tickets NOW: https://www.amiracist.com Get 35% off an Annual Membership NOW with code BACKSTAGE: https://dailywire.com/sub...
This week on the Sunday Special, Dennis Quaid joins us ahead of the premiere of the upcoming biopic Reagan, coming to theaters nationwide on Friday, August 30th. Quaid is quite the renaissance man–he is a 2x Golden Globe-nominated actor, musician, self-proclaimed golf addict, and licensed pilot. As an actor, he is best known for his versatility in films such as Breaking Away, The Right Stuff, The Big Easy, and The Parent Trap. In today’s episode, Quaid discusses how he prepared to portray Reagan, parallels between our current political moment and President Reagan’s era, offers a few predic...
Get ready to take over theaters with the Daily Wire's first-ever theatrical release, "Am I Racist?" Premiering on September 13th, this film uncovers the absurdity of DEI culture with biting humor and cold, hard truth. Every ticket sold today determines how many theaters will show this film on September 13th.
As Kamala Harris seeks to avoid association with Joe Biden, the late president is following her around; Harris wheels out her latest idiotic economic policy proposal; and the White House continues to push Israel to surrender to Hamas. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2028 - - - DailyWire+: From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: “Am I Racist?” | Get tickets NOW: https://www.amiracist.com Get 35% off an Annual Membership NOW with code BACKSTAGE: https://dailywire.com/subscribe Get your Ben ...
Daily Wire's Backstage returns to the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN, bringing together the most trusted voices in conservative media: Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles, Andrew Klavan, and Jeremy Boreing. Gain unmatched insights into the pivotal 2024 election that will define America's future, and prepare for the surprises and unexpected guests that make every Daily Wire Backstage Live unforgettable. - - - Today’s Sponsors: Good Ranchers - Shop the NEW Daily Wire Good Ranchers Collection: https://www.goodranchers.com/daily-wire Birch Gold - Text "BEN" to 989898, or go to h...
As Kamala Harris skyrockets in the polling, we examine the fundamentals of the race; the media try to spin the economy into health; and Kamala faces down the prospect of a rough Democratic National Convention. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2027 - - - DailyWire+: From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: “Am I Racist?” | Get tickets NOW: https://www.amiracist.com Get 35% off an Annual Membership NOW with code BACKSTAGE: https://dailywire.com/subscribe Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https...
Stephen Colbert’s audience laughs uproariously when told that CNN is objective; Tim Walz can’t shake his stolen valor scandal; and Hamas manipulates the Biden administration. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2026 - - - DailyWire+: From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: “Am I Racist?” | Get tickets TOMORROW, Aug 15: https://www.amiracist.com Get tickets to Backstage LIVE at the Ryman, TONIGHT, August 14! https://bit.ly/46igytS Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https://bit.ly/3TAu2cw - - - ...
Elon Musk and Donald Trump have a conversation before millions as the Europeans, Democrats, and journalists fulminate; Kamala gets a Time magazine cover while stonewalling the interview; and Israel puts its military on high alert in expectation of an Iranian attack. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2025 - - - DailyWire+: From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: “Am I Racist?” | Get tickets this Thursday, Aug 15: https://www.amiracist.com Get tickets to Backstage LIVE at the Ryman, tomorrow,...
Joe Biden heads to the beach as war looms in the Middle East; Kamala Harris gains momentum in the swing states as she steals Donald Trump’s positions; and JD Vance goes on the offensive. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2024 - - - DailyWire+: From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: “Am I Racist?” | Get tickets this Thursday, Aug 15: https://www.amiracist.com Get tickets to Backstage LIVE at the Ryman, this Wednesday, August 14! https://bit.ly/46igytS Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https:...
In this episode of the Sunday Special, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch joins us to discuss his latest book, "Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law." With his signature judicial clarity, Justice Gorsuch explores the effects of our government’s expanding federal criminal code and the real-world consequences when seemingly innocuous activities entangle citizens with federal law. Justice Gorsuch shares the stories of Americans whose livelihoods have been negatively impacted by overregulation, and why he remains an “incorrigible optimist” about the future of our nation. This conversation...
Trump holds an hour-long press conference in which he opens fire on the Harris-Walz campaign; Kamala runs from both the press and more debates; and Tim Walz won’t answer any questions on his stolen valor scandal. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2023 - - - DailyWire+: From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: “Am I Racist?” | In theaters September 13: https://www.amiracist.com Get tickets to Backstage LIVE at the Ryman, August 14! https://bit.ly/46igytS Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https...
Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick is hit with the worst stolen valor scandal in two decades; Harris hides from JD Vance on the tarmac in Wisconsin; and the media continue flying cover for the Harris-Walz campaign. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2022 - - - DailyWire+: From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: “Am I Racist?” | In theaters September 13: https://www.amiracist.com Get tickets to Backstage LIVE at the Ryman, August 14! https://bit.ly/46igytS Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: ...
Kamala Harris picks radical Minnesota governor Tim Walz, secure in the knowledge that the media will ignore all of his terrible governance; Josh Shapiro gets left out in the cold; and Cori Bush is finally gone from Congress. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2021 - - - DailyWire+: From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: “Am I Racist?” | In theaters September 13: https://www.amiracist.com Get tickets to Backstage LIVE at the Ryman, August 14! https://bit.ly/46igytS Get your Ben Shapiro merch...
Kamala Harris just picked her VP and it’s not Josh Shapiro; and the Biden White House begs Iran not to be too aggressive. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2020 - - - DailyWire+: From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: “Am I Racist?” | In theaters September 13: https://www.amiracist.com Get tickets to Backstage LIVE at the Ryman, August 14! https://bit.ly/46igytS Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https://bit.ly/3TAu2cw - - - Today’s Sponsors: PureTalk - Get one year free of DW+ Insider: htt...
The Left's White House game of musical chairs continues. Joe Biden has resigned as the 2024 Democratic presidential candidate. But what if he resigns from office, or if the new nominee, Kamala Harris, invokes the 25th Amendment? Does Jill Biden become president? In this episode, we explore the 25th Amendment’s vital role in presidential succession. Discover how it ensures continuity in times of crisis, from historical precedents to modern applications during medical procedures. Join Ben as he examines the amendment’s impact on maintaining effective governance. Today's Sponsor: Internation...
The stock market begins to plummet as recession fears increase; the salacious story of Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff hits the front pages as Kamala Harris vaults into the polling lead; and Israel prepares for an Iranian barrage. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2019 - - - DailyWire+: From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: “Am I Racist?” | In theaters September 13: https://www.amiracist.com Get tickets to Backstage LIVE at the Ryman, August 14! https://bit.ly/46igytS Get your Ben Shapiro me...
Matt Fradd is a Catholic apologist and the host of the popular podcast, Pints with Aquinas. Fradd is an eloquent defender of the Catholic faith and a champion of civil discourse around even the most contentious topics, from cultural analysis to religious philosophy. In today’s episode, we dissect ideas like toxic skepticism, the West’s normalization of sin, and the pragmatic application of Catholic principles. We also explore what it means to be “free” and compare the ritual similarities between Catholicism and Judaism. Stay tuned and enjoy this episode of the Sunday Special! - - - Today’s...
Kamala Harris continues to dodge reporters as the coronation by the media continues; the Biden administration continues to trot out failed policies; and Evan Gershkovich is finally freed by Vladimir Putin. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2018 - - - DailyWire+: Join the fight now and save 25% on annual DailyWire+ memberships with code FACTS. https://dailywire.com/subscribe Get tickets to Backstage LIVE at the Ryman, August 14! https://bit.ly/46igytS From the white guys who brought you “What is a Woman?” comes Matt Walsh’s next question: ...
Donald Trump goes to the National Association of Black Journalists; Kamala Harris keeps deploying surrogates to change her positions and continues avoiding every single possible question; and Iran threatens more war. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2017 - - - DailyWire+: Join the fight. Become a member! https://dailywire.com/subscribe Get tickets to Backstage LIVE at the Ryman, August 14! https://bit.ly/46igytS Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https://bit.ly/3TAu2cw - - - Today’s Sponsors: PureTalk - Get one year free of DW+ Insider: h...
Kamala Harris has flipped on nearly every major position she ever held, but has not been forced to answer on any of them; the Democratic veepstakes continue; and Israel takes out two major terrorists inside 24 hours. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2016 - - - DailyWire+: Join the fight. Become a member! https://dailywire.com/subscribe Get tickets to Backstage LIVE at the Ryman, August 14! https://bit.ly/46igytS Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https://bit.ly/3TAu2cw - - - Today’s Sponsors: Policygenius - Get your free life insurance qu...
The Kamala campaign focuses in on all the single ladies, and all the dudes who want to bow before them; Kamala Harris flips on many of her major 2020 positions, just in time for her 2024 candidacy; and Joe Biden babbles his way through a proposal to destroy the Supreme Court. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2015 - - - DailyWire+: LAST CHANCE! Get 25% off of Jeremy’s Razors products to celebrate Christmas in July! jeremysrazors.com Get 10% off your tickets to Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot at http://angel.com/ben Get your Ben Sh...
Democrats try to label Donald Trump and JD Vance “weird” in order to escape the core reality: their candidate is incredibly weird; the Olympics opener features drag queens posing as The Last Supper; and Hezbollah murders 12 Druze children. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2014 - - - DailyWire+: Get tickets to Backstage LIVE at the Ryman, August 14! https://bit.ly/46igytS Celebrate Christmas in July and gift a membership for 25% off! Use code JULY at checkout. http://dailywire.com/subscribe Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https://bit.ly/...
Victor Davis Hanson is a distinguished classicist, military historian, and prolific commentator on contemporary geopolitics. Hanson’s latest work, "The End of Everything: How Wars Descend into Annihilation," delves into the unsettling parallels between the conflicts of antiquity and our modern symptoms of decline. In today’s episode, we discuss the reverberations of the war in the Middle East, the merits of federalism, and the consequences of a possible Trump victory. As we navigate an era marked by rapid change and global uncertainty, Victor Davis Hanson's insights prove the enduring relev...