The Ben Shapiro Show Ben vs. The Left: Best Book Tour Moments
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Oct 25, 2025 Ben Shapiro shares highlights from his recent book tour, tackling hot topics like abortion and the debate on when life begins. He emphasizes that conception should be seen as the moral starting point. Shapiro also discusses fiscal sustainability in relation to Social Security and advocates for raising the retirement age. In a reflective conversation with Ezra Klein, they dissect shifts in race relations during the Obama era. The segment with Bill Maher explores the intersection of secular and religious moral beliefs, shedding light on shared values.
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Breakfast Club Abortion Exchange
- Ben Shapiro recounts his Breakfast Club interview where he defended a conception-based pro-life stance.
- He pressed for clarity when Lauren said abortion decisions should be personal and noted most people tacitly accept a developmental cutoff.
Implicit Cutoffs Reveal The Core Debate
- Shapiro argues most abortion supporters implicitly accept a developmental cutoff, revealing a tension in pro-choice reasoning.
- He claims the only logical starting point for protection is conception, framing the debate as definitional.
CNN Panel On Retirement Age
- Ben describes his CNN panel where he clarified comments about raising the retirement age and Social Security solvency.
- He emphasized the distinction between personal retirement choices and when government should pay retirees.
