The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2422 - PUNISH SUCCESS: AOC Says Billionaires Must Be Ended
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May 8, 2026 
Steve Hilton, political commentator and former advisor now running for California governor. He digs into California’s tax pain, energy policy, and why this race matters for the state’s future. Short, provocative takes on billionaires, migration of wealth, and the high stakes of the governor’s contest.
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Andes Hantavirus Outbreak Is Contained
- Hantavirus on the MV Hondius is not a new pandemic and has limited human-to-human spread, primarily the Andes strain linked to prolonged close contact.
- Five confirmed cases and three deaths, R<1 and incubation noncontagious, so routine life and schools need not be disrupted per WHO and CDC guidance.
AOC's Billionaire Claim Misunderstands Wealth Creation
- Ben Shapiro argues AOC's claim that "you can't earn a billion dollars" is false and rooted in envy, not economics.
- He explains billionaires arise by providing goods and services to millions and that criticism often confuses government subsidies with private-sector pay structures.
Government Subsidies Can Suppress Wages
- Shapiro reframes complaints about "wage theft" as critiques of government subsidy perverse incentives rather than an indictment of private employers.
- He says reducing government dependency and perverse welfare incentives would raise wages more effectively than attacking employers.
