The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2259 - NYC’s Whiny Brats Pick A Mayor
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Aug 14, 2025 
Greg Abbott, the 48th Governor of Texas and former attorney general, joins the discussion. They dive into the rising popularity of Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani among young voters and the implications for NYC's future. Abbott critiques the current political climate, expressing concerns about generational entitlement and the reliance on government assistance. They also tackle the hypocrisy surrounding crime policies and mental health issues while reflecting on the changing narrative of the American Dream, emphasizing individual responsibility over systemic blame.
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Economy Structure Raises NYC Rents
- Shapiro shows employment concentration in government, education, and health services distorts who pays taxes.
- He links rent stabilization and supply limits to skyrocketing rents citywide.
Fix Affordability By Building Or Moving
- Shapiro suggests two remedies: remove rent controls and reduce rules blocking new construction.
- He also urges geographic mobility as a traditional American response to high local costs.
How Political Victimhood Pays Power Brokers
- Shapiro argues the politics of victimhood enrich politicians who promise power to fix alleged systemic failures.
- He warns that giving power to such figures like Mamdani or Sanders won't solve people's lives.
