The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2314 - Will The Shutdown FINALLY End?!
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Nov 10, 2025 The ongoing government shutdown raises eyebrows as it seems a resolution may be on the horizon. A deep dive into why Americans are jumping ship between political parties uncovers concerns about trust in government. Ben critiques the failed Democratic strategies surrounding the ACA and examines the economic fallout from the shutdown. The discussion also touches on tariffs, media biases, and the implications of political volatility. Finally, Kelsey Grammer joins to share insights about his new film focusing on redemption and honoring veterans.
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Purple-State Democrats Folded Over Shutdown
- Democrats in purple states broke with the party to end the 41-day government shutdown due to electoral vulnerability.
- Ben Shapiro argues this shows shutdown fatigue beat ideological purity among moderates.
Shutdown Used To Demand More Spending
- Shapiro calls the Democratic shutdown tactic unusual because it sought increased spending via non-funding.
- He frames it as forcing the government to withhold funds to extract more subsidies for Obamacare.
Call For Probe Into Foreign Influence Claims
- Senator Rick Scott urges investigating alleged foreign influence in New York mayoral politics and calls for transparency on donors.
- He contends TikTok and foreign groups should not be able to influence U.S. elections and urges enforcing laws.