Ben Shapiro
Ben Shapiro is a conservative commentator, author, Daily Wire cofounder, and host of The Ben Shapiro Show, where he covers politics, news, and culture.
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Known for
The Daily Wire
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The Daily WireOverview
- Born
- January 15, 1984, in Burbank, California
- Work
- Political commentator, podcast host, author, and screenwriter
- Education
- UCLA, political science, 2004; Harvard Law School, 2007
- Early start
- Hired by Creators Syndicate at age 17
- Breakout platform
- Cofounded The Daily Wire in 2015 and hosts The Ben Shapiro Show
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An early start.
Raised in Southern California, Ben Shapiro entered UCLA at 16 and was hired by Creators Syndicate at 17. His syndicator describes him as the youngest nationally syndicated columnist in the United States. He graduated from UCLA in 2004 and Harvard Law School in 2007; his first book, Brainwashed, appeared in 2004.
Building his own platform.
In 2015, Shapiro cofounded The Daily Wire with Jeremy Boreing. The Ben Shapiro Show became his main platform for conservative commentary, alongside campus speeches and audience Q&As. He later moved from editor-in-chief to editor emeritus. In 2019, the show won iHeartRadio’s Best News Podcast award.
Beyond the daily show.
His books include The Right Side of History and Lions and Scavengers, which examine his ideas about Western civilization, moral responsibility, and American culture. He also appears alongside Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles, and Andrew Klavan on Friendly Fire. In 2026, he added writing and producing credits on the historical drama Confession.
Creditschronological, newest first
Books
- 2025Lions and Scavengers: The True Story of America (and Her Critics)Author and audiobook narrator
- 2019The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West GreatAuthor
- 2004Brainwashed: How Universities Indoctrinate America’s YouthAuthor
Shows
- 2025Friendly FirePanelist with Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles, and Andrew Klavan
- 2015–presentThe Ben Shapiro ShowHost
Film
- 2026ConfessionScreenwriter and producer
Awards
Quotes
You don't get to whine unless you're doing the work.Ben Shapiro, CBN News interview with David Brody
In September 2026, he recalled his parents’ emphasis on duty, effort, and personal responsibility.
Trivia
- Before political commentary, he performed violin in restaurants while his father accompanied him on piano, he told CBN.
- He entered UCLA at 16 and graduated summa cum laude with a political science degree.
- He reads the audiobook edition of Lions and Scavengers himself.
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