Ben Shapiro
Ben Shapiro (born January 15, 1984, in Burbank, California) is a conservative American commentator and host of The Ben Shapiro Show, one of the nation's most popular political podcasts.
Background and Early Life
Shapiro grew up in Burbank, Los Angeles County, in a two-bedroom house with his three older sisters. His mother worked as a TV company executive, and his father was a composer and pianist. Both were Reagan Republicans.
The Ben Shapiro Show and The Daily Wire
Shapiro is best known for hosting The Ben Shapiro Show. In 2015, he co-founded The Daily Wire, a conservative media company producing podcasts, streamed shows, scripted films, and documentaries. As of 2024, The Daily Wire was valued at over $220 million.
Political Views
- Shapiro opposes transgender rights, asserting 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 sometimes criticizing Trump on issues like tariffs.
"People cannot change their gender any more than they can change their age."
Shapiro’s parents were "Reagan Republicans."
Author's summary: Ben Shapiro is a blunt conservative commentator and media entrepreneur known for his popular political podcast and influential role in conservative media through The Daily Wire.
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