The Ben Shapiro Show Daily Wire Backstage: "The Squad" Edition
Jul 18, 2019
A roundtable dives into the digital clash between Trump and the political Squad, questioning whether his confrontations hurt or help his 2020 chances. Humorously nodding to nostalgic influences like 'Teen Girl Squad' and 'Homestar Runner,' the discussion spans complex topics like conspiracy theories and current political chaos. The panel debates the impact of nationalism, trade policies, and the evolving role of gender identity in today's discourse, all while teasing an exciting upcoming live event that unites their passionate community.
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Inspiration for "Dim Girl Squad"
- Gen-Xers enjoyed "Teen Girl Squad" in the early 2000s.
- The Daily Wire created a parody called "Dim Girl Squad" about a group of congresswomen.
Parody Precautions
- The Daily Wire made deliberate changes to the "Dim Girl Squad" video to avoid misinterpretations.
- They wanted to ensure it was clearly parody and didn't promote violence or hate.
Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories
- More people doubt the moon landing now than ever before.
- Conspiracy theorists often present a "preponderance of false evidence."