The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2331 - Is Affordability a “Democrat Hoax”?!
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Dec 10, 2025 Luke Rosiak, an investigative reporter with The Daily Wire, dives into the troubling world of government fraud, specifically 8(a) contracting abuses. He shares shocking findings of widespread corruption and fraudulent contractors, shedding light on taxpayer issues. The conversation also touches on the implications of AI on the economy and how recent political shifts in Miami could reshape the Republican landscape. Rosiak emphasizes the need for reform and oversight in the face of alarming evidence of system malfunctions.
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Affordability As A Political Frame
- Affordability is a political framing that lets Democrats blame current pain without owning inflation they caused.
- Ben Shapiro argues Trump lowered inflation but voters still feel dollars buy less since 2019.
Costs Outpaced Nominal Income
- Rents, food, and health premiums rose ~20–25% since 2019 while nominal incomes rose ~10–15%.
- Ben Shapiro notes nominal wage gains haven't kept pace with key cost increases, reducing real affordability.
Transition, Don't Hard-Cut Programs
- Provide a glide path when changing major programs instead of a sudden cutoff to limit political blowback.
- Ben Shapiro recommends extending subsidies temporarily while shifting toward HSAs and transition riders.
