Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov How Trump’s Iran War Could Break the GOP (ft. Ben Shapiro)
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Apr 21, 2026 
Ben Shapiro, conservative commentator and host of The Ben Shapiro Show, joins to discuss rising U.S.-Iran tensions and their political fallout. He defends recent strikes, debates what counts as winning, and weighs U.S. and Israeli interests. Conversations cover alliance strains, right-wing media fractures, and how a prolonged conflict could reshape the Republican Party heading into 2028.
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Weigh Briefings Carefully To Avoid Leaks
- Shapiro explains why administrations avoid briefing Congress on sensitive operations: leaks and politicization risk undermining strategy.
- He suggests distrust between parties makes secure briefings practically fraught and likely to leak to the press.
U.S. And Israeli Interests Align Yet Diverge
- He notes U.S. and Israeli interests align but differ in scope: Israel cares less about the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S. must secure global navigation.
- He argues getting involved now prevents Iran becoming a nuclear-backed regional hegemon threatening many allies.
Bravery Is Risking Unpopular Necessary Action
- Shapiro calls the president's action politically brave because it risked unpopularity to pursue objectives he believes necessary.
- He expects the war to be resolved before midterm voter attention peaks, downplaying immediate electoral impact.