Ep. 2420 - The Rise of The New Left

In this episode of The Ben Shapiro Show, Shapiro delivers a scathing critique of what he calls the 'new left'—a coalition of figures on the right who, in his view, have abandoned traditional conservatism in favor of anti-American, anti-capitalist, and pro-foreign ideologies. He argues that individuals like Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Nick Fuentes are not genuine conservatives but ideological allies of the left, united by a shared hostility toward American exceptionalism, free markets, and national sovereignty. Shapiro traces their alignment with figures like Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Hassan Piker, and highlights their embrace of radical left rhetoric, including support for open borders, anti-tech sentiment, and sympathy toward radical Islam. He contrasts this with the values of traditional American conservatism—individual freedom, private property, and the rule of law—using Marco Rubio’s rise as a symbol of the American dream. Shapiro also warns of the existential threat posed by the left’s and new left’s coordinated efforts to dismantle the Republican Party and the U.S. political system, particularly through anti-innovation stances on AI and support for foreign powers like China and Iran. He concludes with a call for Americans to defend normalcy, innovation, and national strength against both internal and external enemies.