The Ben Shapiro Show

A rapid-fire rundown of new 2026 movie trailers and which ones excite him most. He reacts to Spider-Man, Toy Story 5, a Michael Jackson biopic, Spielberg’s Disclosure, and Dune Part Three. He ranks the trailers and teases casting, themes, and why some previews land better than others.

Long TSA lines and DHS staffing chaos after a partial shutdown. Political fights over border policy and calls to legalize undocumented residents. Tension over pro-Iran/Pro-Hamas protests and U.S. strikes degrading Iranian forces. Debate on the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and global responses. Cultural takes on IOC transgender rules and high-profile TV reboots.

A landmark lawsuit accuses big platforms of engineering social media addiction and the show unpacks design tricks and legal defenses. A policy push for banning social media for minors and debates over parental vs corporate responsibility take center stage. Tensions with Iran, risks to global energy markets, and possible military and diplomatic endgames are also explored.

Byron Donalds, U.S. congressman from Florida and gubernatorial contender, discusses state policy priorities and campaign plans. He talks about preserving recent conservative governance and managing Florida’s growth. He outlines law and order, infrastructure, environment, and government efficiency as top priorities. He also comments on national security and congressional politics.

A heated debate over a viral thread about a spouse’s past and the ethics of oversharing. Investigative focus on California corruption, extravagant projects, and where public funds disappear. Examination of political risks and aims in the Iran conflict and how victory might be defined. Conversation about conspiracy media, algorithm incentives, and restoring journalistic standards.

Long TSA lines, staffing shortages, and air traffic control failures spark a debate over airport safety and privatization. Heated arguments about DHS funding, ICE limits, and border policy fuel discussions of crime and immigration. Political stunts in Cuba and shifting dynamics around Iran, including military moves and negotiation rumors, round out the day's headlines.

Discussion of Iran firing long-range missiles and the expanded threat to Europe and overseas bases. Analysis of regional and NATO responses and the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz. Debate over talks with the U.S., sanctions, and strategic tradeoffs around oil prices. Examination of voices pushing for a multipolar world and their sympathy for rival powers.

A comic roast of viral TikTok crazes, with live reactions to owl-voice clips and the tortilla slap challenge. Quick takes on rhythmic participation trends and the water-in-mouth laughing stunt. Humorous critique of oversized-object Mary Poppins bits and a dangerous Florida fishing clip. Final rankings of which trends are watchable or worth trying.

Carlos Antonio Jimenez, U.S. Congressman from Florida's 28th district and former mayoral official, discusses developments in Cuba and U.S. policy toward the region. Multiple short takes explore Cuba's economic collapse, street protests, and strategies for pressuring the regime. The conversation also touches on broader regional leverage and practical policy options.

Rob Henderson, writer and analyst at the Manhattan Institute and author of Troubled, joins to unpack the manosphere and its cultural ripple effects. He discusses how influencers recruit and monetize vulnerable young men. They explore performative masculinity, conspiratorial grifts, and why these ideas persist in youth culture.