Ben Shapiro
Coverage of Ben Shapiro in the Nexus archive.
- Ben Shapiro-backed 'propaganda' film portrays pro-Palestine 'terrorists' on campus
A film produced by Ben Shapiro's media company Daily Wire, 'Run, Fight, Hide: Infidels,' has faced criticism for its portrayal of pro-Palestine university students and Muslims as 'terrorists' enforcing 'barbaric Sharia law.' The film's trailer includes controversial imagery and rhetoric, such as clips from Fox News and references to Islamic State executions, and stars Jonathan Majors as a military veteran combating the depicted threat.
- Daily Wire, under pressure, seeks strategic investors, targets IPO
The Daily Wire is seeking $100 million in investment led by Highmount Capital, aiming for a $2 billion IPO within 18 months. The company reported $48 million in adjusted EBITDA but faces declining subscribers and ad revenue, with a failed $50 million scripted series contributing to financial strain.
- Conservatives make the case for right-wing ads at Cannes Lions
The Daily Wire and LSKR are hosting events at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to challenge the ad industry's perceived groupthink and highlight missing political perspectives. Trump Media & Technology Group and Piers Morgan are also present at the event, signaling a right-leaning presence in an industry typically avoiding overt politics.
- Why is Hasan Piker ‘not conducive to the public good’? Because on Gaza, we punish the witness, not the crime
The UK government banned Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur from entering the country, citing their presence as not 'conducive to the public good' due to their criticism of Israel. Both figures deny accusations of antisemitism, while the article questions the consistency of the UK's criteria for banning speakers, noting that conservative podcaster Ben Shapiro has made similarly controversial remarks without facing restrictions.
- AOC called out for claim that billionaires 'can't earn' their wealth as she doubles down on remarks
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed that billionaires can't earn their wealth, sparking criticism from various individuals, including Ben Shapiro and Paul Graham, who argue that innovation and risk-taking are key factors in achieving great wealth. Ocasio-Cortez's comments were made on comedian Ilana Glazer's podcast, where she suggested that the existence of billion-dollar net worths is a policy failure rather than a personal achievement. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about income inequality and economic policies.