This is Gavin Newsom And, This Is The Chaos Within The GOP Featuring Ben Shapiro
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Jan 16, 2026 
Ben Shapiro, a conservative commentator and founder of The Daily Wire, dives into the chaotic landscape of the GOP. He analyzes Trump's economic missteps and the threats to free elections, asserting that both must be scrutinized rigorously. The pair also tackle immigration policies, the housing crisis in California, and the impact of grievance-based politics. Shapiro critiques both sides for extremism while advocating for individual responsibility, urging a return to objectivity in political discourse.
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Early Launch Into Media And Politics
- Ben Shapiro began writing a syndicated column at 17 and published his first book at 20, launching a public career early.
- He used campus debates and early columns to jump into national media and law school before leaving law practice for politics and media.
Outprepare, Don't Overconfidently Wing It
- Over-prepare for public debates and discussions instead of relying on raw confidence.
- Assume you're not the smartest person and be the hardest working person in the room, Ben advises.
Simple Flywheel Scaled Into Major Media
- Daily Wire grew from a simple social-media "dollar sign → Facebook → website → back" flywheel into a major conservative media company.
- Ben says focused marketing and reinvesting audience revenue built a company that now does substantial revenue and hires hundreds.
