The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2302 - Mamdani’s Last Stand?!
48 snips
Oct 23, 2025 
John Thune, a U.S. Senator, tackles the government shutdown and the importance of preserving the legislative filibuster. Lee Zeldin, the EPA Administrator, discusses how the agency is operating amid the shutdown and outlines deregulation efforts. Meanwhile, White House reporter Mary Margaret Olehan provides insights on the East Wing renovation, detailing its purpose and the political reactions surrounding it. The guests delve into pressing legislative priorities and ongoing controversies, keeping the discussion lively and informed.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Concerns Over Mamdani's Alliances
- Mamdani's alliances and rhetoric raise credible anti-Semitism and pro-jihad concerns.
- Cuomo attacked him on globalizing the Intifada and past associations with controversial figures.
Don't Let Dispatchers Alone Decide Police Responses
- Avoid delegating life-or-death police dispatch decisions to minimally trained 911 dispatchers.
- Shapiro warns dispatchers' typical qualifications don't justify choosing between armed police or mental-health responders.
Debate Clash Over Harassment Allegations
- Mamdani attacked Cuomo over sexual harassment allegations during the debate, naming accusers in the audience.
- Cuomo replied by noting cases were investigated and dropped, leaving a politically charged exchange.
