HasanAbi BEN SHAPIRO IS WOKE NOW?!?!
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Nov 10, 2025 Hasan dives into Ben Shapiro's surprising new rhetoric and the irony of being labeled 'woke.' He examines Shapiro’s recent criticisms of Tucker Carlson and the media's role in normalizing extremist views. The discussion highlights the hypocrisy of condemning antisemitism while defending Israeli actions, and Hasan critiques the declining influence of the Daily Wire. Expect insights on the Republican Party's potential pivot towards Islamophobia and how figures like Shapiro might adapt to stay relevant in an evolving political landscape.
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Perceived 'Woke' Pivot Is Strategic
- Hasan Piker highlights Ben Shapiro's sudden public denunciations of far-right figures as a rhetorical pivot masquerading as 'wokeness'.
- He argues this shift is hypocritical because Shapiro remains staunchly pro-Israel and retains illiberal views on race and immigration.
Media Condemnations Serve Political Optics
- The CNN exchange with Jake Tapper frames Shapiro as condemning anti-Semitism and fringe figures like Nick Fuentes.
- Hasan says this is more about protecting mainstream conservative donors than a genuine ideological change.
Normalization, Not Just Presence, Is The Threat
- Hasan notes mainstreaming figures like Nick Fuentes via platforms is the real danger, not just their existence.
- He stresses that failing to push back publicly legitimizes fringe radicalization among young conservatives.