The Michael Knowles Show Friendly Fire: The Next Decade Begins
Oct 17, 2025
The hosts celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their media network, reminiscing about early days and major cultural impacts. A spirited debate ensues over Ketanji Brown Jackson's comments on voting access. They explore trends among Gen Z, including shifting views on gender and identity. Trump’s diplomacy in the Middle East is praised for its potential to ease domestic polarization. The release of an exciting new fantasy series trailer adds a creative twist to the discussion.
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Ten Years: Build Culture Not Only Critique
- The Daily Wire framed its tenth anniversary as both a retrospective and a launch into an ambitious cultural future. Leadership emphasizes building culture, not only critiquing it.
Broadcasting From A Passat
- Matt Walsh started his early Daily Wire broadcasts from his wife's Volkswagen Passat in a Walmart lot. He remembers shoppers peering in at him ranting into his windshield as he recorded.
Engagement Nearly Spoiled On Air
- Michael Knowles almost revealed his engagement on Ben Shapiro's show before proposing and Ben nearly announced it live. They edited the segment in time and the proposal went ahead without disaster.
