The Ben Shapiro Show: Sunday Special

Get your popcorn ready, because Daily Wire is in the movie business! On today’s Sunday Special we welcome Dallas Sonnier, the producer of Daily Wire’s first film collaboration, “Run Hide Fight”, available now only at Dailywire.com! Producer of such films as “Bone Tomahawk” and “Dragged Across Concrete”, Dallas eventually left LA, bringing his slice of the industry back home to Texas. Dallas joins the show today to discuss his past work, and how “Run Hide Fight” came to the Daily Wire. Check out the Daily Wire exclusive bonus questions at 51:34!

Gina Carano is the face of women's MMA paving the way for Ronda Rousey and Amanda Nunes, which launched her into a successful Hollywood action star career, most recently as a series regular in the hit show “The Mandalorian”. Gina was politically outspoken in 2020 which caused the hashtag “FireGinaCarano” to trend repeatedly and last week Disney did just that. She has been removed from “The Mandalorian”, she has been dropped by her talent agency, as well as by the rest of the team representing her. She joins us today to walk through the tumultuous relationship with her employers at Disney over the last year. Plus, why Gina was convinced she couldn’t buckle under the pressures of being cancelled and details on Gina’s feature film being produced with The Daily Wire. Check out the Daily Wire exclusive bonus questions at 58:22!

Through childhood she was a devout Muslim in a Muslim family but in 1992, a 23-year-old Ayaan fled Kenya for The Netherlands for political asylum after being forced into an unwanted marriage. In 2002, Ayaan renounced her faith in Islam and she wrote her first book, “The Son Factory”, the first of many from Ayaan exposing the oppression of women among muslims and the need for Islamic reformation. Her newest book is “Prey: Immigration, Islam and the Erosion of Women’s Rights”. She tells us in today’s episode about the most recent persecution from muslim men and how The West must respond to this clash with our ideology. We’ll also discuss what the Left can learn about confronting extremism from the Right, and if Secularism is a viable principle in a free society. Check out the Daily Wire exclusive bonus questions at 56:36.

Founder, President, or rather El Presidente as he calls himself, of Barstool Sports, the digital brand and news site for all things sports and pop culture brought to you by the common fan, for the common fan. Dave is chief of all content but his candid, dubbed “emergency press conferences”, his very public opinions on past employees, and his unpredictable business moves, make him a fascinating character for the job and unlike anybody else. We’ll discuss what the process has been like getting mobile sports gambling available countrywide over the last year. We’ll also discuss how Dave’s Pizza Reviews became a thing, his fundraising of 39 million dollars to save small businesses, the story behind interviewing President Trump, and a whole lot more. Check out the Daily Wire exclusive bonus questions at 54:14!

Jordan returns to the show to discuss his newest book, “Beyond Order: 12 More Rules For Life”. In 2016, this book’s prequel, “12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos” along with a slew of viral YouTube videos, transformed Jordan into a pop culture luminary. As Peterson continues to influence so many people, he has become a primary target of the Left. Most recently, Leftists painted Jordan as a murderous nazi in Marvel comics. In this episode, Jordan reacts to this attack and we discuss why the Left must and will continue this. We'll also discuss Jordan’s new 12 Rules For Life plus his thoughts on love, sex, romance, and relationships in connection to your humanity. Check out the Daily Wire exclusive bonus questions at 01:06:20!

David Horowitz joins us to discuss his journey from the far left to the right side of the political aisle. After growing up in a communist household at the height of the Cold War, Horowitz became a prominent figure of the far left and a prolific radical author in the 1960s and 70s. In the 80s however, David announced his support for a Reagan presidency, alienating himself from his former friends, party, and the cultural elite that once praised his work. In this episode, we will discuss how he found his way on the complete opposite end of the political spectrum. We’ll also discuss his experience advocating for the Left’s radical ideas and his latest book, “The Enemy Within: How a Totalitarian Movement is Destroying America.” Check out the Daily Wire exclusive bonus questions at 01:00:08!

Russell’s sharp wit and magnetic persona propelled him to world fame, with international comedy tours and Hollywood movies. But then, around 2012, Russell publicly decided to step back from the limelight and focus on a more spiritual and political journey. From documentaries about his addiction to political activism, Brand has dramatically re-focused his efforts. In this episode, we dive into his beliefs and what he wants to achieve through activism, our agreements and disagreements on human nature, how universalism plays out in reality, and our experiences as fathers. Check out the Daily Wire exclusive bonus questions at 01:06:27!

This week is the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. 20 years ago, 19 Al Qaeda terrorists hijacked 4 airliners, three of which hit their targets: Tower 1 and Tower 2 of the World Trade Center as well as the Pentagon. It resulted in 2,997 deaths and 25,000 injuries - altering forever, the fabric of American life. The following day, in an address to the nation, President George W. Bush declared war on the terrorists who committed these acts. Closely involved with the decisions and operations to come, was National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, who joins us today to discuss the anniversary and the latest developments we’ve witnessed the past few weeks in Afghanistan and her own personal experience with the tragic day that we, as a nation, will never forget.

Husband and Wife, Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying, are evolutionary biologists who spend their time exploring human nature. They’re both on the political left, with careers as professors. In 2017, the two spoke out against radical orthodoxy at Evergreen State College which sparked outrage and protests, leading to their resignations. Now, they’re hosts on the Dark Horse Podcast, operating as exiled professors. In our episode, we discuss the fundamental problem with the phrase “Follow The Science”, how we save our collective consciousness, and what human civilization must do to continue growing and progressing into our potential while also maintaining our existence and our foundations. Check out the Daily Wire exclusive bonus questions at 01:02:38!

After working years in the legacy media, Bari Weiss is now stepping away from the biggest news outlets in the country and is in the midst of crafting her own media property. She is producing with the freedom to investigate and pursue stories she simply didn’t have before and features unique conversations and stories that reflect the most fundamental issues in the country. Bari wrote about and popularized the Intellectual Dark Web at the New York Times back in 2018 and finally joins us in this episode to discuss why she’s been avoiding joining my show these past 3 years. Plus, we will talk about her experience being attacked across the internet and media, as well as some ideas that may help preserve the country’s political middle. Check out the Daily Wire exclusive bonus questions at 55:40!

Eric Schmidt is credited for transforming Google from a Silicon Valley start-up to a global tech leader. He served as CEO for ten years (2001-2011) and worked at Google for a total of 19 years. Schmidt has nearly 40 years of experience in the tech world and recently co-authored a book with Henry Kissinger & Dan Huttenlocher titled The Age of AI: And Our Human Future. In this episode, we examine the ever-evolving tech business world including Zuckerberg’s metaverse, what Big Tech considers “misinformation”, and what a world fully integrated with Artificial Intelligence will look like. Check out the Daily Wire exclusive bonus questions at 56:48!

Ron DeSantis has become a household name in the Republican party since he was elected governor of Florida in 2018. His leadership through COVID-19, his unwillingness to fold under pressure from the Biden administration, and his action taken to solve the immigration and supply chain crises has only increased his popularity around the country. In this episode, we will discuss the biggest lies the media has manufactured about the governor and his state of Florida, his trademark, fighter attitude, and some upsides to the constant smearing from the mainstream media.