TRIGGERnometry Ben Shapiro on Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes and Zohran Mamdani
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Nov 9, 2025 
In this conversation, Ben Shapiro, a Harvard-educated lawyer and conservative commentator, dives deep into the political landscape. He discusses the realities behind affordability myths in politics and critiques the allure of socialism among youth. Shapiro emphasizes the distinction between nostalgia and historical reality, while also critiquing the dangers of empathy-driven policies. The dialogue delves into civil discord on the right, the impact of social media on politics, and the necessity of clear language in political discourse.
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Why Young Voters Pendulum Between Extremes
- Young voters swing between extremes because perennial dissatisfaction fuels pendulum politics.
- Shapiro argues affordability requires policy change or relocation, not slogans.
Defend Critique Without Calling It Cancellation
- Criticizing interview tactics or guest choices is not 'cancellation'.
- Preserve moral distinctions by refusing to equate critique with ostracism.
Weaponized Labels Destroy Their Power
- Overuse of charged labels like 'racist' has diluted their meaning.
- Shapiro says losing precise language undermines the ability to call out genuinely harmful ideas.