The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2308 - The Democratic Socialists of America Prepare for VICTORY!
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Oct 31, 2025 
Cabot Phillips, a conservative podcaster known for tackling campus free speech issues, shares his experiences of confrontations at college events. He discusses the scary decor trend for Halloween and its impact on kids. Andrew Klavan, a novelist, explores the themes in his latest book, focusing on redemption and the cultural role of masculinity. Both guests emphasize the need for conservatives to engage more in the arts, showcasing fiction's power to reveal human nature.
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Radical Candidate Meets Governing Reality
- Ben Shapiro argues Zor Mamdani's radical background will clash with governance realities once elected mayor of New York.
- The DSA may initially tolerate Mamdani but could later turn on him if he becomes inconvenient to the movement.
DSA's Strategy: Hijack, Then Radically Influence
- The DSA uses electoral politics to gain power faster than forming separate parties, hijacking moderates through tribal incentives.
- Shapiro sees this as a strategic evolution that accelerates radical influence inside the Democratic Party.
Revolutionary Appeal Outweighs Electability Fears
- Polls show Mamdani isn't overwhelmingly popular but benefits from a fragmented opposition unwilling to consolidate.
- Voter willingness to 'make a revolutionary statement' can elect risky candidates despite public concern.
