The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2420 - The Rise of The New Left
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May 6, 2026 A deep dive into the emergence of a provocative political faction reshaping party dynamics. Discussion of electoral tactics aimed at remaking major parties and recent primary upsets. A look at California's gubernatorial debate and signs of a sharp leftward shift. Also explores the race to harness AI and how regulation could shape economic and technological futures.
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New Left Defined As Right Figures Embracing Left Ideas
- Ben Shapiro names a coherent "new left" grouping of right-leaning figures who align with traditional left positions and foreign adversaries.
- He argues they erode conservatism by adopting anti-American, anti-decency, and big-government views while masquerading as conservatives.
Nick Fuentes Publicly Advocates Destroying the GOP
- Ben Shapiro plays a clip of Nick Fuentes admitting he wants to destroy the GOP and even called himself a "non-woke moderate Democrat."
- Fuentes said his priority is opposition to Israel and that "immigration, who gives a shit?" illustrating ideological alignment with the left.
Ramaswamy Win Shows GOP Rejects Racialist New Left
- Shapiro contrasts Vivek Ramaswamy's inclusive definition of Americaness with Casey Putsch's racialized "Groyper" view.
- He cites Ramaswamy's 82.2% Ohio primary win as evidence mainstream GOP rejects racialist new-left candidates.