The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2274 - IT WILL NEVER DIE: Democrats Unleash New Brand of WOKE
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Sep 5, 2025 A new, concerning form of wokeism has emerged among Democrats, shifting focus from identity politics to economic populism. The discussion critiques the dangers of this 'economic wokeness' and its impact on free markets. The dynamics of the New York City mayoral race reveal candidate strategies amid competitive tensions. Additionally, a controversial story about a boy allegedly killed by the IDF raises questions about media truthfulness and humanitarian narratives, while explorations of American foreign policy and health standards provoke deep ethical debates.
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Economic Wokeness As The Next Phase
- Ben Shapiro warns Democrats are shifting from racial/trans identity wokeness to an economic variant rooted in grievance.
- He argues economic wokeness blames systemic oppression on rich people and risks tearing down free-market institutions that generate prosperity.
Populist Messaging Over Technocrat Policies
- Shapiro summarizes a Politico memo advising Democrats to favor populist messaging about billionaires over technocratic 'abundance' policies.
- He says the memo recommends vilifying corporate power because it resonates more with working-class voters than arguing bureaucracy causes unaffordability.
Defend Markets And Promote Growth
- Defend free markets and private property as moral principles, not just pragmatic tools.
- Emphasize economic growth to undercut populist grievance and preserve mobility and prosperity.
