The New Yorker Radio Hour Ben Shapiro Is Waging Battle Inside the MAGA Movement
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Feb 6, 2026 
Ben Shapiro, conservative commentator and Daily Wire co-founder, critiques conspiratorial currents on the right and disputes normalization of antisemitism. He discusses the Epstein files and cautions against overreach in interpreting them. He also weighs Trump-era ethics, free speech limits, and which conservative figures might offer a less toxic path forward.
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Conspiracy Rhetoric Splits The Right
- Ben Shapiro says anti-Semitism and conspiratorial rhetoric are fracturing the conservative movement from within.
- He calls out high-profile figures for normalizing conspiracy theories that target Jews and elites.
Candace Owens’ Shift Led To Her Firing
- Shapiro recounts hiring Candace Owens at The Daily Wire and later supporting her firing in 2023 for spreading anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
- He says her shift from mainstream provocative commentary to overt anti-Semitism precipitated the decision.
Definition Clarifies How Antisemitism Spreads
- Shapiro defines anti-Semitism as a conspiracy theory about Jewish power and shows how it morphs into anti‑Israel narratives.
- He warns that overbroad usage of the term can dull its meaning and enable real hatred.