In this episode of The Ben Shapiro Show, Shapiro takes aim at Andrew Tate's influence and unconventional views on marriage and family structure. He questions Tate's claims about his wealth and casinos, critical of Tate's history with exploitative webcam businesses.
The podcast also touches on divisions within the Republican party, with some representatives challenging Speaker Kevin McCarthy's leadership and calling for his resignation. Shapiro weighs in on the counterproductive nature of such challenges. Finally, Ukrainian soldiers' concerns about waning Western military support are discussed, as well as calls for GOP unity in continuing to aid Ukraine's defense.
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According to Ben Shapiro, Andrew Tate encourages men to avoid marriage and have as many children as possible without responsibility. Shapiro casts doubt on Tate's claims of immense wealth and owning casinos, citing evidence that Tate likely has around $10 million. Shapiro also criticizes Tate's past in using manipulative tactics to get women into exploitative webcam businesses that were essentially pornography.
On the left, Shapiro mentions the New York Times promoting ideas like polyamory and "genderqueer polycules" as alternatives to traditional marriage and family structures.
Representatives like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massey are challenging Kevin McCarthy's role as Speaker, calling for his resignation. An unidentified speaker suggested a motion to vacate the chair could succeed against McCarthy.
Critics argue these challenges are unproductive for the GOP's agenda and cohesion when they need unity to govern effectively. Shapiro advises McCarthy to address procedural rules that allow a few representatives to obstruct the party's agenda.
The host implies Ukrainian soldiers feel Western military support is diminishing, citing concerns over lack of ammunition and advanced weaponry from the frontlines. Morale is low as volunteers decline.
Representative Mike Lawler emphasizes Ukraine's importance to U.S. interests, questioning how Ukraine could defend itself without American support. He calls for GOP consolidation in backing Ukrainian aid.
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Andrew Tate and the New York Times represent controversial figures and media that have challenged traditional institutions such as marriage and family, with promises of alternative lifestyles and ideologies on both sides of the political spectrum.
Ben Shapiro criticizes Andrew Tate for undermining traditional values by encouraging men to forgo marriage and father as many children as possible without taking responsibility. He highlights Tate's claims of double-digit children and the lack of evidence supporting these statements. This viewpoint is seen as part of a larger scam, exploiting men financially through his Hustlers University program, which charges $50 a month by promising an easy path to wealth.
Shapiro casts doubt on Tate's claims about his wealth, like making $300,000 a day, and owning mansions and casinos. Instead, Shapiro suggests that people are being misled by Tate's depicted affluence.
Shapiro points out that the mansion Tate showcased as his home is actually an industrial warehouse bought for $700,000. Further investigation by reputable sources reveals that Tate's claims of owning a chain of casinos are unsubstantiated. Company records show that Tate's Roma ...
Attacks on traditional institutions like marriage and family by grifters on both left and right
Andrew Tate, originally known for his persona as a provocative reality TV star, has a controversial past involving the establishment of a webcam business that has been criticized for exploitative practices.
Ben Shapiro and critics have pointed out that Andrew Tate’s method for generating wealth was morally questionable and akin to sex trafficking. According to Shapiro, Tate effectively groomed women, inducing them to engage in sex work. Tate himself explains that he would find girls, make them fall in love with him, and consequently make them work for him on webcam sites.
Shapiro condemns Tate's actions, sharply criticizing the idea that being a pimp aligns with an ideal of masculinity. He adds that by having women pose naked for financial gain, Andrew Tate was, in essence, a pimp.
Andrew Tate has admitted to making millions through a webcam industry, which Shapiro describes as essentially pornography. Tate’s approach to running this business included initiating sexual relationships with women to recruit them, a method he has controversially referred to as a "PhD program" or "pimping hos degree" on his website.
Tate’s own account of his business practices indicates that he used sex strategically to make women comply with his demands, thus ensuring they woul ...
Andrew Tate's shady background in webcam and sex work businesses
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There is a growing challenge within the Republican Party against Speaker McCarthy, with prominent voices like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massey spearheading calls for his resignation.
Marjorie Taylor Greene has made it known that she plans to challenge Speaker McCarthy, who is erroneously referred to as Johnson in certain remarks. Thomas Massey joins Greene, with both representatives not supporting McCarthy. Ben Shapiro comments on the situation, acknowledging a level of skepticism about whether McCarthy, despite potentially withstanding current challenges, can maintain his position as Speaker in the next Congress.
An unidentified speaker has called for McCarthy, mistakenly called Johnson in the transcript, to step down, a request McCarthy has declined. This speaker suggests that a motion to vacate the chair would result in McCarthy losing more votes than he had previously lost.
It is ...
Attacks on Speaker McCarthy's leadership
The host discusses the critical status of Ukraine's conflict, indicating that the delays in Western military support are exacerbating the situation.
Despite not providing specific statements, the host implies that Ukrainian soldiers believe Western support is diminishing. A Ukrainian soldier from the frontline expressed concerns over not having ammunition for weeks, pointing to a dire situation for the troops. Morale among Ukrainian soldiers is at a low point due to the constant bombardment, the lack of advanced weaponry, and significant battlefield setbacks. Additionally, there is a noted decline in new volunteers joining the army, with many young men choosing to avoid the draft and leave the country.
The issue crosses into the political realm with Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican from New York, emphasizing the strategic impor ...
Ukraine situation worsening due to delays in promised Western military aid
Shapiro weighs in on the internal conflicts within the Republican caucus, specifically the rules that could pose a threat to McCarthy’s leadership.
Shapiro describes the rule that allows one or two members of the Republican caucus to obstruct the party’s agenda as "idiotic."
He suggests that this procedural challenge needs to be addressed by McCarthy. Shapiro advises that Mc ...
Tensions between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and some House Republicans over aid policies
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