The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2364 - A Very BAD Bunny Super Bowl
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Feb 9, 2026 
Winston Marshall, broadcaster and former Mumford & Sons member turned political commentator. Casey DeSantis, Florida’s First Lady leading Healthy Florida First on food-contaminant testing. They talk about Bad Bunny’s controversial Super Bowl halftime messaging, Olympic athletes’ mixed patriotism, immigration and sanctuary city enforcement, and findings on arsenic and heavy metals in candies and baby formula.
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Production Value Versus Political Message
- Ben Shapiro argues the halftime show's high production value doesn't negate its political messaging.
- He says performing almost entirely in Spanish excluded non-Spanish speakers and signaled political intent.
Finale Framed As Political Statement
- Shapiro highlights the finale as the show's 'tell' when Bad Bunny listed Western Hemisphere countries and said "together we are America."
- He views that as denying American exceptionalism by equating the U.S. with other nations on an American stage.
Assimilation And Gratitude Should Coexist
- Shapiro argues celebrating immigrant cultures is fine but should include explicit gratitude to the United States.
- He thinks Bad Bunny could've celebrated Latino culture while also prominently thanking America.