

Friendly Fire
The Daily Wire
Friendly Fire is here — the show where we argue with our friends for your entertainment. Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles, Andrew Klavan — all shooting from the hip. No moderator. No safe words.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 1h 8min
Friendly Fire: Hegseth. Homeland Security & Happy Meals
The hosts dive into the troubling implications of a National Guard shooting, linking it to immigration policy failures. They engage in a heated debate over the merits of shutting down third-world immigration and discuss the challenges of cultural assimilation. The conversation shifts to the decline in restaurant quality, exploring how corporate practices impact dining experiences. Finally, they analyze the complexities of U.S. strikes on narco-terrorists and the controversial legalities surrounding them, alongside the tense political landscape in Venezuela.

Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 13min
Friendly Fire: Rising Prices, Rising AI, and Rise of the Merlin World Premiere Trailer
The discussion kicks off with a heated debate on whether AI is a savior or a threat, with insights on job displacement and the potential for creativity decline. The panel raises concerns about the cultural and spiritual risks of AI while contemplating government regulation. Shifting gears, they tackle the rising cost of living, advocating for mobility and discussing policy prescriptions to enhance affordability. The episode ends on a high note with the premiere trailer of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin, adding an exciting flourish to the serious topics.

Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 22min
Friendly Fire: A New Host & Mr. Knowles Goes to Washington
Friendly Fire returns for episode two with Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles, and Andrew Klavan with no script, no moderator, and absolutely no plan. Watch as four of the most trusted voices in conservative media debate, discuss, and disagree while the entire internet watches and comments in real time, plus a special appearance from our newest Daily Wire host, Matt Fradd.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 31min
Friendly Fire: The Next Decade Begins
Friendly Fire marks the official launch of the next decade of The Daily Wire. Join Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles, and Andrew Klavan as they debate, discuss, and disagree on the biggest headlines of the day, along with special guests including Isabel Brown. Jeremy Boreing also makes a special appearance to premiere the long-awaited teaser for The Pendragon Cycle.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 2min
Trailer: Friendly Fire | Premiering October 16
Get ready for “Friendly Fire” — the unfiltered showdown where Shapiro, Walsh, Knowles, Klavan, and more of your Daily Wire favorites go head-to-head on politics, culture, and the chaos of today’s headlines 🔥
Celebrate 10 years of The Daily Wire with the live premiere October 16 on DailyWire+.
Plus, the moment fans have been waiting for—get an exclusive first look at 'The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin' during the premiere of 'Friendly Fire' on Friday, October 16.
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