The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2307 - How The Radical Left Created The Horseshoe Theory Right
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Oct 30, 2025 
Andrew Ross Sorkin, a renowned financial journalist and author, dives into the complexities of Federal Reserve policies and the risk of a modern market bubble driven by AI hype. He draws connections between 1929 and current economic challenges. Joining him is Congressman August Pflueger, who highlights how government shutdowns impact military readiness and morale. The engaging discussion reveals radical shifts in political dynamics, identity politics, and the implications for future governance.
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America Is Mostly Normie Middle
- Polls show most Americans sit in a normie middle on policy and values.
- Shapiro argues politics swings wildly despite a broadly centrist public preference.
Mamdani Campaign As Case Study
- Shapiro uses the Zoran Mamdani mayoral campaign as an exemplar of left identities driving politics.
- He details Mamdani's coalition (atheists, immigrants, Muslims) and accuses him of gaslighting and dishonesty.
Street Attack Highlights Safety Fears
- Shapiro recounts a recent attack on a Jewish man in Midtown who was assaulted for wearing a kippah.
- He uses the incident to question whether Mamdani would prioritize law enforcement to protect Jewish communities.
