Ben Shapiro: Conservative Commentator and Podcaster
Ben Shapiro, born January 15, 1984, in Burbank, California, is a blunt-spoken conservative American commentator and host of The Ben Shapiro Show, one of the country’s most popular political podcasts. Raised in a two-bedroom house, he shared a bedroom with his three older sisters. His mother was a TV company executive and his father a composer and pianist; both were Reagan Republicans.
The Ben Shapiro Show and The Daily Wire
The Ben Shapiro Show is among the most listened-to political podcasts in the U.S. Ben Shapiro co-founded The Daily Wire in 2015, a conservative media company producing podcasts, streamed shows, scripted movies, and documentaries. As of 2024, the company’s value was estimated to exceed $220 million.
Political Views and Public Stances
Shapiro opposes transgender rights, arguing that gender cannot be changed any more than age. He did not vote for Donald Trump in 2016 but supported him in 2020 and actively campaigned for him by 2024, despite occasional criticisms on topics such as tariffs.
“People cannot change their gender any more than they can change their age.” — Ben Shapiro
Early Life
Growing up in Burbank, a Los Angeles county city, Shapiro was influenced by his family's political stance, with both parents being Reagan Republicans. His upbringing in a modest home with three siblings shaped part of his worldview.
Author’s summary: Ben Shapiro is a prominent conservative voice, known for his influential podcast and media venture, The Daily Wire, with firmly held views on gender and politics, supporting Trump in recent campaigns while maintaining critical perspectives.
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