The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2385 - Iranian Propaganda Syndrome
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Mar 11, 2026 
Shyam Sankar, Palantir CTO and author of Mobilize, discusses industrial policy, AI, and national security. He argues production capacity underpins deterrence. He explains how AI can boost factories and create blue-collar jobs. He highlights historical defense innovators and the political will needed to rebuild America’s industrial base.
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Opportunity Window Drove The Timing Of Strikes
- The U.S. struck when Iranian defenses, economy, and domestic unrest aligned to maximize success and minimize risk.
- Shapiro highlights millions protesting, weak air defenses, and a collapsing Iranian economy as the unique window.
Operation Epic Furious Naval Sweep
- Shapiro recounts a Department of War timeline claiming rapid destruction of Iranian naval capacity and air defenses.
- He cites 'Operation Epic Furious' outputs: 50 Iranian vessels out of action and major air defense targets hit.
Selective Targeting Of IRGC Oil Infrastructure
- U.S. strikes target IRGC-linked oil infrastructure, not civilian oilfields, to avoid pushing China into intervention.
- Shapiro explains selective attacks preserve Iranian civilian economy while crippling regime revenue.
