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.
Practical Steps To Improve Housing Affordability
- Relieve building regulations and remove rent control to increase housing supply.
- Allow taller builds and cut antiquated codes to improve affordability.
How Populists Profit From Failure
- Populist politicians thrive whether they deliver or not by blaming elites when they fail.
- Shapiro says Mamdani benefits politically if he either destroys the city or remains a perpetual outsider.