The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2416 - Dear King Charles, STFU
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Apr 29, 2026 
Elise Stefanik, U.S. Representative from New York and Republican House leader, discusses her book Poisoned Ivies and problems in elite higher education. She talks about foreign funding, ideological shifts, and anti-Americanism on campus. She also outlines enforcement ideas and building alternative educational options.
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UK Energy Policy Produced Economic Strain
- Shapiro criticizes UK's green energy and regulatory choices for harming its economy while still relying heavily on hydrocarbons.
- He cites 78% UK energy from hydrocarbons, high taxation on North Sea production, and weak nuclear prospects.
The British Decline Is A Cautionary Historical Lesson
- Historical British retreat from global leadership is framed as a cautionary tale for the U.S. to avoid pacifism and expansive welfare.
- Shapiro references interwar pacifism, Churchill's warning, the 1942 Beveridge Report, and UK spending rising to ~45% of GDP.
Avoid Weaponizing Prosecution For Politics
- Be cautious using law enforcement as a political tool; prosecute only cases with strong evidence to avoid backlash.
- Shapiro warns prosecuting weak cases fuels perceptions of partisan weaponization and can cost political support in the middle.
