Episode
#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
2:36:38
Published: Mon Nov 07 2022
Description
Ben Shapiro is a conservative political commentator, host of The Ben Shapiro Show, co-founder of The Daily Wire, and author of The Authoritarian Moment and other books. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod to get 3 months free - Policygenius: https://www.policygenius.com/ - BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off - InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off EPISODE LINKS: Ben's Twitter: https://twitter.com/benshapiro Ben's Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialbenshapiro Daily Wire: https://dailywire.com Ben's Books: The Authoritarian Moment: https://amzn.to/3T3RRJv Facts (Still) Don't Care About Your Feelings: https://amzn.to/3T3Hwgs How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps: https://amzn.to/3fxmeKx The Right Side of History: https://amzn.to/3E3jGgS How to Debate Leftists and Destroy Them: https://amzn.to/3FLHR4z Facts Don't Care about Your Feelings: https://amzn.to/3UrcBvL Books mentioned: The Strongman: https://amzn.to/3U8f2U7 Economics in One Lesson: https://amzn.to/3DWAbLA The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: https://amzn.to/3DTGlej PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (07:07) - Kanye 'Ye' West (14:47) - Hitler and the nature of evil (22:53) - Political attacks on the left and the right (28:37) - Quebec mosque shooting (38:33) - Elon Musk buying Twitter (51:36) - Trump and Biden (56:09) - Hunter Biden's laptop (1:07:42) - Candace Owens (1:11:22) - War in Ukraine (1:21:31) - Rhetoric vs truth (1:26:26) - Infamous BBC interview (1:29:42) - Day in the life (1:44:37) - Abortion (1:57:32) - Climate change (2:04:55) - God and faith (2:16:05) - Tribalism (2:20:41) - Advice for young people (2:24:26) - Andrew Breitbart (2:26:56) - Self-doubt (2:28:58) - Love
Chapters
This transcript contains an ad for InsideTracker, a biological data-tracking service, and a life insurance ad.
00:00 - 05:34 (05:34)
Summary
This transcript contains an ad for InsideTracker, a biological data-tracking service, and a life insurance ad.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
While Kanye West's recent antisemitic comments may sway some people towards believing that antisemitism is acceptable, it's unlikely that he's convincing those who are already engaged in these issues.
05:34 - 16:36 (11:02)
Summary
While Kanye West's recent antisemitic comments may sway some people towards believing that antisemitism is acceptable, it's unlikely that he's convincing those who are already engaged in these issues. Additionally, bipolarism may be contributing to the disturbing nature of these comments.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The evil of the Nazis shoving people into gas chambers cannot be compared to a person who may not understand the consequences of their decisions or someone who does not view a fetus as a life, but this does not mean that a person's philosophy on abortion is not subject to criticism.
16:36 - 25:28 (08:51)
Summary
The evil of the Nazis shoving people into gas chambers cannot be compared to a person who may not understand the consequences of their decisions or someone who does not view a fetus as a life, but this does not mean that a person's philosophy on abortion is not subject to criticism.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Ben Shapiro argues that blaming broad scale political rhetoric for acts of violence removes agency from individuals and inhibits free speech.
25:28 - 36:11 (10:43)
Summary
Ben Shapiro argues that blaming broad scale political rhetoric for acts of violence removes agency from individuals and inhibits free speech. He maintains that he never blames people’s politics for other people committing acts of violence unless they are actively advocating violence.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast episode explores the history of media in the United States in relation to Elon Musk taking over Twitter.
36:11 - 40:39 (04:27)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the history of media in the United States in relation to Elon Musk taking over Twitter. The importance of surrounding oneself with people who can provide constructive criticism is emphasized, and the potential benefits of Musk's approach to social media for promoting a variety of perspectives are discussed.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
One side is saying the solution to disinformation is to let a thousand people speak and have, for free speech, while the other side says the solution is to shut down the free speech of others.
40:39 - 50:03 (09:24)
Summary
One side is saying the solution to disinformation is to let a thousand people speak and have, for free speech, while the other side says the solution is to shut down the free speech of others. Elon Musk has a unique perspective on balancing social media censorship.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses their opinions on President Trump and Joe Biden.
50:03 - 57:10 (07:06)
Summary
The speaker discusses their opinions on President Trump and Joe Biden. They feel that Biden is more reliable than Trump who sometimes is carried to radical places by his party.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The bigger story for the moment is not the laptop, it's the reaction to the laptop because it cut off the natural life cycle of the story.
57:10 - 1:02:10 (05:00)
Summary
The bigger story for the moment is not the laptop, it's the reaction to the laptop because it cut off the natural life cycle of the story. The two reasons why it would not be a big story is if Hunter was acting badly and his dad had nothing to do with it, or if it's just a conspiracy theory.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In the internet age, any story can go viral and lead to the creation of conspiracy theories, particularly in the political realm.
1:02:10 - 1:07:50 (05:39)
Summary
In the internet age, any story can go viral and lead to the creation of conspiracy theories, particularly in the political realm. The danger of an organized misinformation campaign is what Facebook is worried about, and killing a preemptively negative story often only affects one side of the political aisle.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker believes that it's possible to be friends with people who say hateful things, and that doing so can actually help reduce hate overall.
1:07:50 - 1:11:53 (04:02)
Summary
The speaker believes that it's possible to be friends with people who say hateful things, and that doing so can actually help reduce hate overall.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The best and worst case scenarios in Ukraine may be the same, as the outcome of Putin falling could be either the best or worst case scenario.
1:11:53 - 1:16:15 (04:22)
Summary
The best and worst case scenarios in Ukraine may be the same, as the outcome of Putin falling could be either the best or worst case scenario. The best case scenario would involve Ukraine successfully forcing Russia to leave Ukraine, while the worst case scenario could involve Putin being able to sway the Russian people to see such a conclusion as a positive outcome.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The only way to achieve peace between Ukraine and Russia is through an honest, human-to-human conversation, which includes an off-ramp, to walk away as victorious.
1:16:15 - 1:21:56 (05:40)
Summary
The only way to achieve peace between Ukraine and Russia is through an honest, human-to-human conversation, which includes an off-ramp, to walk away as victorious. It's probably going to be a commitment by Ukraine not to join NATO formally, but a guarantee by the West to defend Ukraine in case of invasion by Russia.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast host is praised for his exceptional skills in debate and logical reasoning in conversations, but some critics claim that he only debates with young and inexperienced people.
1:21:56 - 1:26:49 (04:52)
Summary
The podcast host is praised for his exceptional skills in debate and logical reasoning in conversations, but some critics claim that he only debates with young and inexperienced people.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker feels that they were misled into an interview about their old tweets and found it frustrating to be asked about them again.
1:26:49 - 1:30:37 (03:48)
Summary
The speaker feels that they were misled into an interview about their old tweets and found it frustrating to be asked about them again. They also comment on the exhaustion of covering heavy topics in interviews.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The level of happiness in singlehood ranges from zero to ten whereas marriage can take a person to the extreme ends of the spectrum, both at the highest and lowest points of happiness.
1:30:37 - 1:33:53 (03:15)
Summary
The level of happiness in singlehood ranges from zero to ten whereas marriage can take a person to the extreme ends of the spectrum, both at the highest and lowest points of happiness. A journalist comments on the role of legacy media in today's news cycle as he prepares for his morning news supplement.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Ben Shapiro explains the biological beginning of human life and the concept of an independent human life, arguing that the burden of proof is to explain why bodily autonomy should allow snuffing out that independent human life.
1:33:53 - 2:00:37 (26:44)
Summary
Ben Shapiro explains the biological beginning of human life and the concept of an independent human life, arguing that the burden of proof is to explain why bodily autonomy should allow snuffing out that independent human life.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast discusses the different ways people are adapting to climate change and the need to increase reliance on nuclear energy as a proven source of energy.
2:00:37 - 2:05:39 (05:01)
Summary
This podcast discusses the different ways people are adapting to climate change and the need to increase reliance on nuclear energy as a proven source of energy.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The roles we perform as individuals are important for personal and communal development.
2:05:39 - 2:12:29 (06:50)
Summary
The roles we perform as individuals are important for personal and communal development. And recognizing those roles and living them out can lead to the expression of true freedom.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Morality and faith don't necessarily go hand in hand.
2:12:29 - 2:18:41 (06:11)
Summary
Morality and faith don't necessarily go hand in hand. It is possible to lead an ethical life focused on the treatment of others even without believing in God.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The concept of the good according to Aristotle is not the same as moral good or evil.
2:18:41 - 2:23:36 (04:55)
Summary
The concept of the good according to Aristotle is not the same as moral good or evil. Being a good father means passing on durable values and traditional wisdom while allowing for innovation and raising a healthy, capable child.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares how his father taught him to engage with other adults, learn from other people, and hold true to his values, rather than spending all day on social media reading comments and getting upset.
2:23:36 - 2:26:52 (03:16)
Summary
The speaker shares how his father taught him to engage with other adults, learn from other people, and hold true to his values, rather than spending all day on social media reading comments and getting upset.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The importance of surrounding yourself with people who give constructive feedback, and how to deal with doubts when facing attacks as a public figure.
2:26:52 - 2:29:45 (02:53)
Summary
The importance of surrounding yourself with people who give constructive feedback, and how to deal with doubts when facing attacks as a public figure. Encourages pursuing one's potential without fear of failure.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea of universalism can often lead to unrealistic expectations and a forced utopianism.
2:29:45 - 2:36:09 (06:23)
Summary
The idea of universalism can often lead to unrealistic expectations and a forced utopianism. Instead, starting with respect and allowing love to grow organically may be a better approach.
Episode#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Ben Shapiro talks about the importance of free speech and thoughtful conversation, and how the majority should not be able to destroy people for disagreeing with them.
2:36:09 - 2:36:57 (00:48)
Summary
Ben Shapiro talks about the importance of free speech and thoughtful conversation, and how the majority should not be able to destroy people for disagreeing with them.