Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War | Lex Fridman Podcast

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  • čas přidán 26. 05. 2024
  • Ben Shapiro is a conservative political commentator, host of The Ben Shapiro Show, co-founder of The Daily Wire, and author of The Authoritarian Moment and other books. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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    OUTLINE:
    0:00 - Introduction
    2:01 - Kanye 'Ye' West
    9:41 - Hitler and the nature of evil
    17:47 - Political attacks on the left and the right
    23:31 - Quebec mosque shooting
    33:26 - Elon Musk buying Twitter
    46:29 - Trump and Biden
    51:03 - Hunter Biden's laptop
    1:02:36 - Candace Owens
    1:06:15 - War in Ukraine
    1:16:24 - Rhetoric vs truth
    1:21:19 - Infamous BBC interview
    1:24:35 - Day in the life
    1:39:31 - Abortion
    1:52:26 - Climate change
    1:59:48 - God and faith
    2:10:58 - Tribalism
    2:15:34 - Advice for young people
    2:19:20 - Andrew Breitbart
    2:21:50 - Self-doubt
    2:23:52 - Love
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  • @lexfridman
    @lexfridman  Před rokem +1173

    Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast.
    0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions:
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    2:01 - Kanye 'Ye' West
    9:41 - Hitler and the nature of evil
    17:47 - Political attacks on the left and the right
    23:31 - Quebec mosque shooting
    33:26 - Elon Musk buying Twitter
    46:29 - Trump and Biden
    51:03 - Hunter Biden's laptop
    1:02:36 - Candace Owens
    1:06:15 - War in Ukraine
    1:16:24 - Rhetoric vs truth
    1:21:19 - Infamous BBC interview
    1:24:35 - Day in the life
    1:39:31 - Abortion
    1:52:26 - Climate change
    1:59:48 - God and faith
    2:10:58 - Tribalism
    2:15:34 - Advice for young people
    2:19:20 - Andrew Breitbart
    2:21:50 - Self-doubt
    2:23:52 - Love

    • @saar5947
      @saar5947 Před rokem +14

      Good podcast

    • @anthonyjones3360
      @anthonyjones3360 Před rokem +15

      Thank you Lex! This is the conversation we all need. 🙌

    • @Lan96
      @Lan96 Před rokem +23

      I hope people would stop ignoring the influence and power Jews have. What’s wrong with acknowledging it. Love Lex 💯

    • @wakopaco
      @wakopaco Před rokem +1

      What are your thoughts on Ari’s take on the Kanye drama?

    • @husainzaidi
      @husainzaidi Před rokem +12

      Now for balance, bring in twitch political streamer Hasan Piker

  • @Aiden-tb1qv
    @Aiden-tb1qv Před rokem +6889

    Lex is so calming that he gets Ben to actually speak slower

  • @joegroves4325
    @joegroves4325 Před rokem +6641

    I feel like Lex has some real potential to become the biggest podcast in like 5 years. Rogan doesn't put them on YT anymore and Lex is getting some incredible people on his podcast

    • @whollenbeck8
      @whollenbeck8 Před rokem +190

      until......the big check is flashed

    • @jicalzad
      @jicalzad Před rokem +18

      @@whollenbeck8 good point!!!

    • @vicente3j
      @vicente3j Před rokem +73

      Lex is definitely going big soon. He’s already got a huge audience, but I could see him reaching new audiences with these guests that stick around long term

    • @daarom3472
      @daarom3472 Před rokem +123

      Hope he won't get too big. I started following him because he did long format discussions with scientists on topics that deeply interest me. The occasional popular guy is fine, but I really hope he focuses more on guys like Aaronson, Bach or Yann LeCun.

    • @EdoKwin
      @EdoKwin Před rokem +23

      Biggest on YT is pretty much a lock. I'd be skeptical of Lex becoming the biggest overall tho, mostly because JRE still exists, but also because podcasting is a very diverse, very competitive medium. Add in the Spotify's, iTunes, et al and the landscape looks way different than what YT's limited corner might imply.

  • @JoaoLuis-eh9yl
    @JoaoLuis-eh9yl Před 5 měsíci +20

    I used this interview to listen to him one time and only.
    Thanks to the host :-)

    • @robnanneman
      @robnanneman Před 3 měsíci +2

      What did you think of it?

    • @scottb7347
      @scottb7347 Před měsícem +2

      same

    • @JoaoLuis-eh9yl
      @JoaoLuis-eh9yl Před měsícem +4

      @@robnanneman I think that we should gather all the information and think buy ourselves and not listen to others.

    • @gsuandre5579
      @gsuandre5579 Před měsícem

      ​@robnanneman that kanye was right about both, he critic kanye for thensame thing he does talking about black people committing more crime than other race, fact dont care about your feeling unless you talking about Jewish or Israel

  • @anandaharvestfarm
    @anandaharvestfarm Před 5 měsíci +12

    I really enjoyed this conversation! Thank you Lex for making these types of conversations possible.

  • @bigben42
    @bigben42 Před rokem +347

    Ben: 1.25x speed
    Lex: 0.75x speed

  • @BiblePolling
    @BiblePolling Před rokem +2166

    This is a breath of fresh air. Lex is like the anti Pears Morgan, he is very calm and never interrupts. I think he has a lot of success ahead of him.

    • @Unpainted_Huffhines
      @Unpainted_Huffhines Před rokem +107

      Yeah, you can really notice Ben slowing down and lowering his tone a bit to match Lex.
      It's called "phonetic convergence", and it's really noticeble when you have two guys with such opposite ways of speaking like this. High and fast Ben, trying to match low and slow Lex.

    • @andersyenpow
      @andersyenpow Před rokem +17

      He’s also had a lifetime of success behind him

    • @gbtedx1157
      @gbtedx1157 Před rokem +6

      @@andersyenpow Run it at ,75 speed...

    • @KL-ep3kp
      @KL-ep3kp Před rokem +27

      Peterson had a good conversation with Piers Morgan. Piers aknowledged his flaws in that podcast.

    • @br7666
      @br7666 Před rokem +14

      This slow cooked meal on a lazy long weekend afternoon is different from drive thru fast food monday morning during rush hour. Brilliant.

  • @scotthuber7094
    @scotthuber7094 Před 5 měsíci +28

    Lex's general love for individuals and humanity is just so dang inspiring.

  • @Vince0ffer
    @Vince0ffer Před 5 měsíci +12

    Lex is the best interviewer to date. Absolutely outstanding work. Thank you!

  • @AtomicBurrito09
    @AtomicBurrito09 Před rokem +5173

    I wish Lex would moderate our election debates. You're the best Lex!

  • @wisertomorrowpodcast
    @wisertomorrowpodcast Před rokem +1455

    It's apparent how Ben's demeanor and intellectual engagement changes when he feels he's speaking with someone sincerely interested in an open minded and charitable discussion. As with many others, I certainly have my disagreements with Shapiro, but don't deny his sincerity or insight. Thanks for a wonderful conversation, and your continued promotion of civil discourse.

    • @kevinnimotion
      @kevinnimotion Před rokem +150

      Completely agree. As a liberal who disagrees with Ben on substance and approach on many many issues, I stuck my neck out for him many times bc I believe in his authenticity and integrity.

    • @loko8045
      @loko8045 Před rokem +9

      Explain metitzah b’peh

    • @wanded
      @wanded Před rokem +20

      @@loko8045 that's all you got?
      explains why ya'll gonna get crushed tomorrow

    • @wisertomorrowpodcast
      @wisertomorrowpodcast Před rokem +19

      @@kevinnimotion Absolutely. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and it's great to hear there are many others who share this perspective!

    • @wisertomorrowpodcast
      @wisertomorrowpodcast Před rokem +34

      @@loko8045 I am not particularly knowledgeable about Judaism from a religious point of view, and would certainly criticize much of its doctrines and practices. That being said, as with any group, there is much more to it than a singular issue. We can criticize one aspect while not shunning the broader group outright. Every community has its problems, and these discussions help to work towards a better world for people of every perspective.

  • @adityaraj8364
    @adityaraj8364 Před 4 měsíci +5

    For better experience switch to 0.75x

  • @scammicus7110
    @scammicus7110 Před 6 měsíci +5

    That exchange on "love" at the end of this excellent interview was very enlightening. I thought Ben's position, Respect vs. Love added great clarity to these often overused (to the point of triteness) terms. Another great discussion.

  • @thelongwinter362
    @thelongwinter362 Před rokem +222

    "Don't let potential be written on your tombstone" has got to be one of the most inspiring quotes I have ever heard.

  • @STL-sl7zv
    @STL-sl7zv Před rokem +646

    Lex asks serious questions in a calm and polite manner and then let’s his guest talk. What a pro. And one hell of a decent guy. Great show, man!

    • @DonnaBrooks
      @DonnaBrooks Před rokem +2

      lets, not let's

    • @STL-sl7zv
      @STL-sl7zv Před rokem +15

      @@DonnaBrooks Yeah auto correct gets me sometimes. Auto correct does not prevent you from writing in full sentences though.

    • @DonnaBrooks
      @DonnaBrooks Před rokem +7

      @@STL-sl7zv Ah, touche! I just see apostrophes misused so much that I get tired of explaining their use to people. Would you prefer my usual spiel?: It's "lets" his guest talk, not, "let's." Apostrophes are used to indicate a contraction, as in, 'let us' becoming "let's." They are also used to show something belongs to someone or something, such as, "STL 1234's autocorrect doesn't know English grammar."

    • @RLeezyDeezy
      @RLeezyDeezy Před rokem +3

      @@DonnaBrooks your the grammar police

    • @DonnaBrooks
      @DonnaBrooks Před rokem +10

      @@RLeezyDeezy It's "you're the grammar police," as in, "you are", not "your". And thank you for complimenting my literacy! Illiteracy is a burden on society because it makes communication less precise and more difficult.

  • @Joemensa
    @Joemensa Před 6 měsíci +11

    Great interview. You are both wise beyond your years. I'm twice your age yet marvel at your intellect and learned much which reminds me of how much I don't know. The only critique I have is that compared to the vast majority of interviews I have seen with his other guests there was a subtle yet hard to describe under tone of negativity. I think the most obvious thing I can think of is the number of times Lex gratuitously said he "disagreed" with Shiparo on matters of subjective belief...that coupled with his light hearted condescension. Unlike his interview with, say..Joe Rogan, you don't get the feeling that the two went out for a few beers after the interview. Though minor at best it is pretty atypical of Lex which is why it was noticeable at all. Other than that it was an excellent interview.

    • @TheCarpenterUnion
      @TheCarpenterUnion Před 6 měsíci +1

      Ya Lex didn't really seem to want to make an opinion of his own challenged, unlike with Micheal Malice. But tbf Ben is a lot more high profile a political figure so he might have been forcing himself to fencesit to keep the interview shorter.

    • @chrisstroesser6563
      @chrisstroesser6563 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Ben Shapiro's whole schtick is negativity, Lex did not ADD that to the conversation.

    • @rtbwolf
      @rtbwolf Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@chrisstroesser6563Seems to me it's your bias against him that creates a sense of negativity. Because i don't see him as generally negative.

    • @chrisstroesser6563
      @chrisstroesser6563 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@rtbwolf I may have a bias due to the fact I have not seen or heard anything positive from Ben Shapiro ever before. Can you please help me with my bias and give some examples of his positivity?

  • @therehastobesomethingmoore
    @therehastobesomethingmoore Před 5 měsíci +3

    Great interview because Lex let’s Ben speak. I agree with Ben on 95% of issues.

  • @liggerstuxin1
    @liggerstuxin1 Před rokem +743

    The fact that Lex Friedman still leaves timestamps is crazy to me. He still is about his audience and not putting them behind sponsors opinions/wants and needs.

    • @MojoRisingTV
      @MojoRisingTV Před rokem +20

      omg he so much cares about my wants and needs, this is why i love him
      #TeamLex

    • @sharonbeall3703
      @sharonbeall3703 Před rokem +2

      @@MojoRisingTV r you

    • @sharonbeall3703
      @sharonbeall3703 Před rokem +11

      I really like Lex and the way he handles himself

    • @haroldfarquad6886
      @haroldfarquad6886 Před rokem +18

      Lex's Podcast is one of the best things to ever come out of JRE.

    • @bobbydeee1362
      @bobbydeee1362 Před rokem +5

      What's so crazy?? Its actually awesome & it's called creative content Acumen, which is why Lex is growing & growing...

  • @vintagecapgunsatyourmomshouse
    @vintagecapgunsatyourmomshouse Před 9 měsíci +234

    "in the quiet of your own mind, have you ever considered you are doing evil?" I think that's a very profound question we should all ask ourselves. It hit me very hard.

    • @PRH123
      @PRH123 Před 7 měsíci +35

      Hope Shapiro is thinking about that now. But we know he isn't unfortunately.

    • @vintagecapgunsatyourmomshouse
      @vintagecapgunsatyourmomshouse Před 7 měsíci +20

      @@PRH123 yup. His ego needs a smackdown.

    • @mike47734
      @mike47734 Před 7 měsíci +10

      Everyone should ask themselves that question but 90% don’t because they’re way too arrogant, spiteful, sadistic, bitter and angry

    • @jamiewalker8772
      @jamiewalker8772 Před 6 měsíci +8

      I make sure to ask myself this question often. I heard it years ago and it resonated.. this is a message I try to spread and I am happy to see others have noticed that statement ✌️

    • @Professor__S
      @Professor__S Před 6 měsíci +6

      Let's not forget what Ben Shapiro said about the vaccines...😏

  • @racheleaggleston6410
    @racheleaggleston6410 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Love Ben's flow considering roles in life regarding creative fulfillment.

  • @ericbrown7297
    @ericbrown7297 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great interview. Well done Lex, it takes a very good interviewer to get Ben to slow down his speech.

  • @DannySullivanMusic
    @DannySullivanMusic Před rokem +565

    Ben Shapiro always makes me check my playback speed

    • @MrTompahallam
      @MrTompahallam Před rokem +6

      haha

    • @kaylariggs5188
      @kaylariggs5188 Před rokem +2

      That's the first thing I did when this first started! I thought I had it on 1.25x again, nope!

    • @user-qo3yy9nv1u
      @user-qo3yy9nv1u Před rokem +15

      Dude can rattle off some words

    • @thefastcommenter7774
      @thefastcommenter7774 Před rokem +8

      He speaks too fast. Maybe he thinks speaking fast makes him win any argument or right in an argument (not saying I disagree with his views, just saying that he needs to slow down, and he can still get points across without talking fast)

    • @hbpatton1
      @hbpatton1 Před rokem +9

      @@kaylariggs5188 what's funny is in the beginning it is obvious Ben is trying to slow down his speech but falls right back into his normal speed by halfway through ;p

  • @amandahaak4017
    @amandahaak4017 Před rokem +191

    I am so glad this podcast exists. I have learned to appreciate and respect people that I would not otherwise listen to. Lex has a way of interviewing from neutral. His guests that I have seen have been non-confrontational and not defensive. They are allowed to answer the questions and have authentic conversations. Bravo.

    • @hamrove7068
      @hamrove7068 Před 11 měsíci

      You can't have an 'authentic' conversation if the host, Lex, is completely clueless about who he is interviewing. Shapiro lies to his face for 2 hours with self benefiting bullshit, but because Lex is a lazy attention seeker like most podcast hosts instead of someone who actually takes time to learn about his guests so he can call them out, he lets Shapiro get away with everything. So as a viewer you have no fucking clue what to take from a conversation where you cant vouch for someone's honesty. A Lex Friedman watcher who is unfamiliar with Ben Shapiro will at best not come away with anything from this interview, and at worst be horribly misinformed about a dangerous far right #1 among domestic terrorist show host.

    • @henryjfischer
      @henryjfischer Před 11 měsíci

      6:05
      "It doesn't necessarily mean anything about the nature of the people who are being talked about."
      Yes. It does. Necessarily.

    • @beatrisbeatris9616
      @beatrisbeatris9616 Před 11 měsíci

      I agree with your point!!

    • @jonathanwass4364
      @jonathanwass4364 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Im happy to read comments like this. Lex fridman (and also ben shapiro) have taught me to be a better man and have given me lots of useful information

    • @kneegrow8486
      @kneegrow8486 Před 10 měsíci

      Just bc sum1 is criticizes a certain group of Jou know whos doesn't make that sum1 antisemitic it just makes those comments criticism. BTW the Jou know who's take credit for the murder of Jesus even though HE said HE willingly laid HIS life down.

  • @ThomasBeek
    @ThomasBeek Před 3 měsíci +1

    Helpful questions and answers. Thanks to you, Lex, and your guest, Ben.

  • @stevenhake7500
    @stevenhake7500 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Can't wait for the debate to drop...

  • @jeremyvelasquezpaintedit
    @jeremyvelasquezpaintedit Před rokem +284

    This interview is like watching someone on valium talk to someone on adderal.

    • @cliffgeissler3641
      @cliffgeissler3641 Před rokem +6

      Omg funny

    • @patrickhulme9171
      @patrickhulme9171 Před rokem

      Who listens to this it’s worse am radio lol

    • @brodie3088
      @brodie3088 Před rokem

      LOL 🤣

    • @ucghandyman
      @ucghandyman Před rokem +8

      I never heard lex fridman before this.
      I came away wondering if he uses cannabis products. To me he sounded like he might have been under the influence during the interview, but I don't know
      I have wondered that about a few people that have interviewed Ben Shapiro.
      It's just because Lex's thinking seems slow, vague and idealistic, like a stoned person, not quick, clear and concise, in my opinion.
      I looked up something about lex before I made this comment so I realize that he's educated and intelligent apparently. But I still wonder if he uses cannabis products! Lol!

    • @THE-A-TRAIN
      @THE-A-TRAIN Před rokem +34

      @@ucghandyman just because someone speaks with purpose and takes their time does not mean they are under the influence of cannabis. That's ridiculous.

  • @donnyg9993
    @donnyg9993 Před 9 měsíci +258

    It’s nice when an interviewer lets the guest speak without interrupting every two seconds

    • @JanLie19
      @JanLie19 Před 8 měsíci +5

      So true, lex is the only one giving the guest so much silent time to express all its thoughts. Even upto a moment they become deeply emotional ( see Jordan Peterson podcast) A+ interviewer … a scientist

    • @Keemao88
      @Keemao88 Před 8 měsíci +3

      I agree. Lex seems to want to learn the people he interviews. Really he doesn't debate but gives his opinion when it's appropriate during the interview.

    • @jennifermommy9373
      @jennifermommy9373 Před 6 měsíci

      That's what got me hooked on the JRE. Joe has great interviewing skills, and then couple that with "Young" Jamie's producing skills?!?! Woo boy, turned me straight onto these long-form = 😂. I may have to break them up into sections but it's worth it because just like with Lex here, the conversations are very entertaining as well as informative and interesting. Long live the long-form conversation podcast!!!!

    • @booty4801
      @booty4801 Před 6 měsíci

      Like the left does?

    • @davemartino5997
      @davemartino5997 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@Keemao88even on a debate you’re supposed to give your opponent equal uninterrupted time

  • @underconfident_asmr
    @underconfident_asmr Před 3 měsíci +2

    I wish I were a relevant enough human to warrant a chat with Lex, he is so intelligent and wonderful to listen to. Definitely a master of the interview game.

  • @ChameleonMD123
    @ChameleonMD123 Před 4 měsíci +3

    If one were invited to 110 parties and at each party one was thrown out, would we assume that one had the misfortune of encountering 110 bad hosts or would we assume one is a poor guest?

    • @bigpapi6688
      @bigpapi6688 Před 2 dny

      Assuming this is surrounding the Jewish/ kanye topic, the correct answer would obviously be that higher ups in the music industry are pieces of shit. Not that it’s a Jewish thing. Kanye had a bad experience with Pete Davidson who’s a Jew, and so he likely had bad experiences with every record exec, and yet is choosing to only focus on the Jewish ones. Suge knight isn’t a Jew, Diddy isn’t a Jew, Bird Man isn’t a Jew, they’re all black. And they’re all exploitative record execs. If I’m trying to affirm my bias, I could continue listing bad black people in the music industry while ignoring all the bad white ones. Is almost every Jewish record exec a bad person? Probably. But so is almost every white one, black one, atheist one, Christian one, etc. it’s an industry in which exploiters rise up regardless of race or religion. It’s similar to blacks being thieves or Asians being geniuses. That obviously isn’t the case for every black or Asian person, not even the majority. But when you look for a pattern, you’ll find one. In reality, cultures make much more sense then race ever would. The music industry has a culture of exploitation. So most Jews in the music industry will be exploitative because most people in general that belong to that industry are. Most thieves are black. Not because they’re black, but because in some of the negative black spaces there is a culture around hustling and cheating. But if you want to believe black people are inherently thieves, you’ll subconsciously go out of your way to find patterns to affirm that. I’ll leave you with this; replace “the Jews have too much power” with “Mormons have too much power”. And even though it obviously isn’t true, you’ll be able to find patterns. “The Mormons essentially own a U.S. state, the Mormons own multiple major universities, the Mormons had the leader of the Republican Party in 2012, the Mormons are significantly more wealthy than most other groups on a person to person level” etc. You could really do that with any group and be able to have it work the same way. Pattern recognition is not at all a good excuse for determination, our brains are hard wired to find patterns. Even when they mean nothing, we’ll still find them.

  • @tobygoodman9134
    @tobygoodman9134 Před rokem +711

    Lex probably has the best podcast on the planet at the moment.
    Asks questions and listens. Lots of listening. Letting guests talk.
    Great to see. Enjoying this so far.

    • @ntactime_w3488
      @ntactime_w3488 Před rokem

      Are you insuating that Joe got to big to be great?

    • @toniokettner4821
      @toniokettner4821 Před rokem

      both joe and lex now have exclusively right wing grifters and deranged people on their show. the only reason why lex pushed back on Ye was because he is a Jew himself, otherwise he would not give a shit. shapiro is openly racist, homophobic and transphobic, so even having this guy on is a statement in itself

    • @johnw3772
      @johnw3772 Před rokem +4

      @@ntactime_w3488 Joe's isn't supposed to be as serious, i think it's possible to think they're both the best at what they set out to do

    • @patrickbutsmart
      @patrickbutsmart Před rokem +3

      ​@@ntactime_w3488 no one is mentioning joe .all the guy was saying is that lex is the best at doing podcasts

    • @jmart5302
      @jmart5302 Před rokem +1

      Still JRE

  • @jersydvl
    @jersydvl Před 10 měsíci +52

    Its hard to trust anyone who dismisses any form of criticism as "hate"

    • @briancox9357
      @briancox9357 Před 9 měsíci +6

      Basically the entire establishment media and many people on social media

    • @AbtinX
      @AbtinX Před 6 měsíci +6

      ​@@briancox9357yes and he is a part of that

    • @TheMicahwitz
      @TheMicahwitz Před 5 měsíci +2

      There’s a reason the algorithm is always suggesting Lex Friedman. Dude is the biggest plant if I ever saw one.

    • @jersydvl
      @jersydvl Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@TheMicahwitz the guy is more effective then Ambien 😴

    • @AbtinX
      @AbtinX Před 5 měsíci

      @@TheMicahwitz I don't think he is aware of it. That he's being used, when he had Netanyahu on it was very obvious

  • @saraellman7844
    @saraellman7844 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you for this interview. I have always found it very difficult to listen the Ben Shapiro, partially because he generally talks at warp speed and anytime I have heard him speak he has an unpleasantly sharp edge in his voice that is somewhat caustic. You managed to get him to show a softer side, he is talking to you instead of talking at you. Though there are many things I would disagree with Ben Shapiro about, I was for the first time able to hear him. You are an excellent interviewer with the gift of putting your guest so at ease that they respond with what seems to be honest answers. Thank you for what you are doing. One of the biggest problems we face in a world of divisive sound bites and slanted commentators is we never actually hear what the other side has to say in a non- combative manner.

    • @bigpapi6688
      @bigpapi6688 Před 3 měsíci

      It’s very similar with Ben on Rogan’s podcast. He’s been on there and shown his softer side as you described it. I think generally from what I can tell he views his show and public appearances as a competition of sorts, and that’s where the edge comes in (considering how he got his start in his career as more or less a professional debater), but on podcasts he’s much more relaxed and lighthearted. Joe’s really good at getting that side of him, if you enjoyed this one I’d recommend Rogan’s episodes with him. Makes him look like a fellow human instead of a political figure

  • @fckem1000
    @fckem1000 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I do love watching Lex's opening monologues - reminds me of The Twilight Zone

  • @LaLaBlahBlahh
    @LaLaBlahBlahh Před rokem +457

    I so admire Lex’s ability to hold space for challenging conversations, being charitable to his guests while also pushing back as required. He is a great example for how to engage with those with a variety of different views.

    • @z2akuma
      @z2akuma Před rokem +2

      The best

    • @cannibalholocaust3015
      @cannibalholocaust3015 Před rokem +9

      Except he’s not having any challenging conversations. He allowed a superstar rapper to ramble on yet never once was a factual interrogation of fact undertaken. Kanye is not equipped for *that* conversation and judging by Lexs own reactions and emoting I don’t think he is either.

    • @thankmelater1254
      @thankmelater1254 Před rokem +1

      What struck me is that with Lex Fridman here is that we jump straight into the good and evil without hearing what the subject said. Questionable ethically, in my view.

    • @LaLaBlahBlahh
      @LaLaBlahBlahh Před rokem +14

      @@cannibalholocaust3015I had a pretty different interpretation

    • @carlpatterson548
      @carlpatterson548 Před rokem +3

      @@cannibalholocaust3015 right - the effect of bothsidesism and softballing questions is just astroturfing with lex. sadly.

  • @daynebullion3231
    @daynebullion3231 Před rokem +223

    Lex has consistently had the #1 pod of 2022... great guests, fantastic conversations; none better in the game today.

    • @CurtisMoe
      @CurtisMoe Před rokem +1

      Maybe, but he shows only slightly more visible interest in his guests and topics than Wolf Blitzer does in his guests and topics.
      Ever talked to someone who looks bored at what you are saying? Does it make you want to keep engaging?

    • @vickielfisher5298
      @vickielfisher5298 Před rokem

      I think so too ~

    • @mateosmind751
      @mateosmind751 Před rokem +2

      @@CurtisMoe How sad you confuse a calm demeanor with boredom. Lex looks relaxed and focused entirely. Perhaps you prefer the manic demeanor of mainstream media figures like Bill O'Reilly or Rachel Maddow? If so, these conversations are above your intellectual capacity at the moment. Hopefully you improve. Good luck.

    • @Jaryism
      @Jaryism Před rokem +1

      Any respect to Ben who did 95% if the talking and conducted an incredible interview???

  • @jaytravis2487
    @jaytravis2487 Před 6 měsíci +2

    2 of my favorite human beings in the same room! I have trouble finding pictures for collages of most of my other favorites. What a time!

  • @Jane-yj1to
    @Jane-yj1to Před 2 měsíci

    WOW, going from watching Ben Shapiro in a heated debate to be led to have a slower paced one-on-one conversation, what a difference. Great conversation, thank you 🙏

  • @schick5646
    @schick5646 Před rokem +298

    Thanks Lex for introducing Ben to me in a completely different light, I had many preconceived ideas on his stance on many social questions, I found him engaging good humored.

    • @maistvanjr1
      @maistvanjr1 Před rokem +19

      My sentiments exactly.

    • @fishmonger7020
      @fishmonger7020 Před rokem +29

      Crazy what some long form discussion without insults will produce huh

    • @erikERXON
      @erikERXON Před rokem +6

      WoW! if you need Lex and 3hrs of his time just to be able to see Ben as he is, y'all are sheeples - propaganda lovers.

    • @fishmonger7020
      @fishmonger7020 Před rokem +88

      @@erikERXON Someone just said that they changed their mind by experiencing someone in a different light and that's your response? Do you not want people to agree with you and change sides? Would you prefer they dug their heels in and never moved? Go take a lap

    • @tomheijtink8688
      @tomheijtink8688 Před rokem +28

      @@fishmonger7020 his response is appalling. The opposite of what Ben stands for. Let him be and count the sheep as he always forgets himself.

  • @Adkjoe
    @Adkjoe Před rokem +268

    This was fantastic. No talking over each other, no interrupting, I didn’t think these kinds of conversations existed anymore. Love you both, thank you for this it was absolutely amazing.

    • @Smood47
      @Smood47 Před rokem +7

      Ya because this wasn't a debate and Lex is pretty non-confrontational.

    • @First-Last_name
      @First-Last_name Před rokem +1

      Just gonna say, It was over 2 hours. Most of the over talking is due to time limits with most shows. I don't love it, but it's understandable some shows have a time limit and they have so many questions their producer wants them to ask.

    • @micnorton9487
      @micnorton9487 Před rokem

      .. yeah it was so even because the talk was planned and there wasn't any debate, it's just two a****** right-wing weirdos complimenting each other and agreeing with each other...

    • @YolandaPlayne
      @YolandaPlayne Před rokem +4

      It's because they are in the same tribe

    • @BruskAwat
      @BruskAwat Před rokem +6

      ​@@Smood47it's also because Ben is not talking to a provactor like those who constantly call him a Nazi or a degenerate misogynist just because he doesn't agree with their will ideas.
      Ben is a decent human being even when people are accusing him of the wildest things.

  • @Anonymity680
    @Anonymity680 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Omg Ben Shapiro’s impressions of Donald Trump and the English fella 😂

  • @robertarguello1115
    @robertarguello1115 Před 4 měsíci +10

    In my opinion, your guest Ben Shapiro conducted himself quite admirably. He was knowledgeable, well informed and spoken, and his behavior was very even keeled/tempered. Thank for inviting him on to your show.

  • @rennhoalohaloren6211
    @rennhoalohaloren6211 Před rokem +224

    Ben has grown a lot over the years, and Lex very eloquently allowed him to express that.

    • @Adam-vx6to
      @Adam-vx6to Před rokem +9

      I was pleasantly surprised to see this as someone who doesn’t really watch Ben

    • @khajafied
      @khajafied Před rokem +11

      He does seem to switch between this 'reasonable' mode when talking to people like Lex and Rogan and Harris. But back on his show he seems operate freed from the need to be thoughtful and correct. He reverts to his ideology promotion and us vs. them mode.

    • @mikean7074
      @mikean7074 Před rokem +2

      How does someone eloquently allow someone else to talk? 🤨🤨🧐

    • @curtisbischof3812
      @curtisbischof3812 Před rokem

      LOL, he allowed him. Lex couldn't keep up with Ben. Not too many people can.

    • @Adam-vx6to
      @Adam-vx6to Před rokem

      @@mikean7074 He means in the way he asked questions, responded to those questions, asked follow up questions, and let him speak uninteruptted where needed.

  • @jaredhills82
    @jaredhills82 Před rokem +244

    Lex, your introduction today is indicative of why I always come back to listen to the Podcast. Keep standing up for us all and searching for truth, we appreciate you more than you know. Much love and respect.

    • @jamesr8584
      @jamesr8584 Před rokem +5

      A good interview and I think Ben was spot on.

    • @user-jh3rx3ej7h
      @user-jh3rx3ej7h Před rokem +11

      I don't think Ben Shapiro is the guest to have if you are looking for "truth"

    • @thekinginthenorth3222
      @thekinginthenorth3222 Před rokem +2

      Who’s “us”?

    • @wanded
      @wanded Před rokem

      lex acting leftist because he knows leftists are butthurt people who will leave his audience otherwise, really disappointed in lex showing his loser coward clout chasing side.
      why can't shapiro do one single freaking interview without the interviewer acting like like he's a mass shooter factory? why is it lex doesn't give this treatment to people on the left although they call for violence much more and have more political violence in general?
      i honestly don't know why shapiro bothers interviewing at all at this point, they don't deserve his time.

    • @kennethb6211
      @kennethb6211 Před rokem

      Yep he twists narratives to fit his.

  • @catherinemiller8262
    @catherinemiller8262 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The best, worst scenario is type out what you want no holds barred, feel like you need to say. . .then read it. As a cleansing motion don't send it, delete it and you can feel like you had your say! You saw it and made it, then to finalize type what you responsibly should say but in a platform that can be received, perceived in a thoughtful manner. Learned this in a class and found it very usefull

  • @Axemantitan
    @Axemantitan Před 6 měsíci +2

    "Let a thousand flowers bloom" is a quote from Mao. Interesting that Shapiro would use it non-ironically.

  • @silva29
    @silva29 Před rokem +181

    You're a good man, Lex. You are an instrument of light, love, and truth.

    • @rebeccaanderson3502
      @rebeccaanderson3502 Před rokem

      There are no sides...all is sides..about your side and my side.. there in actuality are no sides.

    • @maynarddrivesfast804
      @maynarddrivesfast804 Před rokem

      @@rebeccaanderson3502 while I agree with the philosophy of "all men are created equal", humans are tribal by nature, therefore they create "sides". To say "there are no sides" is reductionist and unfortunately inaccurate. All that said, I certainly WISH that there were no "sides".

    • @LCARSDATANODE
      @LCARSDATANODE Před rokem +1

      it was odd seeing him defending nepotism.

    • @hlulanizitha9920
      @hlulanizitha9920 Před rokem

      @@LCARSDATANODE Might be because he's a...

    • @humanactivated1017
      @humanactivated1017 Před rokem

      It's a good man who helps cover up hunter Biden money laundering like he is , and a great man who works for the Zionists using tax payer money

  • @mikesimpson6339
    @mikesimpson6339 Před rokem +183

    One of the biggest differences between this podcast and other podcasts like Joe Rogan's is that they are having a flowing unprepared conversation. Lex does a lot of research and puts a lot of thought into every one of his questions. This fuels a better, more productive conversation and we notice!

    • @wanded
      @wanded Před rokem

      lex isn't doing any research lol he just goes to destiny and his community to form his questions, destiny is a leftist and so this interview is biased to the left, lex probably leaned this way purposefully because he knows leftists are butthurt people who will leave his audience if he hurts their fee fees, really disappointed in lex showing his loser coward clout chasing side.
      why can't shapiro do one single freaking interview without the interviewer acting like like he's a mass shooter factory? why is it lex doesn't give this treatment to people on the left although they call for violence much more and have more political violence in general?
      i honestly don't know why shapiro bothers interviewing at all at this point, they don't deserve his time.
      anyone who is unable to see the mistreatment between the right and left is honestly willingly blindfolded at this point

    • @musicjunk8266
      @musicjunk8266 Před rokem +5

      mmmm... not sure that Rogan does that much preparing lol

    • @everonlyallforthee
      @everonlyallforthee Před rokem +16

      @@musicjunk8266 That what the OP was saying. He just worded it in a confusing way.

    • @TheGuyCalledX
      @TheGuyCalledX Před rokem +4

      @@musicjunk8266 reading comprehension 🤦🤦🤦

    • @Sal3600
      @Sal3600 Před rokem +2

      @@TheGuyCalledX re read op comment. Worded incorrectly.

  • @DANtheman-90
    @DANtheman-90 Před 5 měsíci

    for anyone who is interested, his favourite sketch is from 'That Mitchell and Webb Look' with David Mitchell and Robert Webb.

  • @DarkRyeOrganic_Au
    @DarkRyeOrganic_Au Před 5 měsíci +1

    The "Are we the baddies?" skit is from UK tv show, _Mitchell & Webb_ featuring British comedy duo, David Mitchell and Robert Webb , (who also write and star in _Peep Show._ ) .
    The humour is very British; Can be very and self-deprecating.

  • @cokebarros-x
    @cokebarros-x Před rokem +152

    It's unbelievable we can just click and watch instantly a conversation like this when (fill the blank - in my case today it was commuting). It just elevates your day. Kudos to both.

    • @SomeTwatt
      @SomeTwatt Před rokem

      Yeah, fill my bank!!

    • @Karbon_Based_Life_Form
      @Karbon_Based_Life_Form Před rokem +4

      If you’re listening to this while commuting, then you’re the type of human I’d have a beer with. 👊🏻

    • @furerorban9324
      @furerorban9324 Před rokem

      jb peterson Nazi orbanuskisser:
      "my message to Hungarians:
      what your prime minister is trying to do is to restore the metaphysical foundation of Hungarian culture".

    • @XeninaCalifornia
      @XeninaCalifornia Před rokem +1

      Ben's channel is the Daily Wire. Hours and hours of good content every day! My favorite show on their platform is Matt Walsh, but Michael Knowles is also great. He's more compassionate and sweet. Ben is more opinionated, but dang if the guy is most often right about political predictions.

  • @go_all_the_way
    @go_all_the_way Před rokem +378

    Happy that lex actually has conversations with people of differing opinions from the various sides of the political spectrum. This is one of the best things one could do for current day america. We all need to listen to each other more often (we don't have to agree but we need to agree to listen)

    • @ComboBreakerHD
      @ComboBreakerHD Před rokem

      Exactly nobody needs to listen to Ben Shapiro. He doesn't put forth opinions, which are valuable, he leans on his credentials to push manufactured bullshit as fact. Those are not opinions. Opinions are not manufactured, they're derived from our logical tendencies. Ben does not adhere to this. He's a hatemonger.

    • @LN-Lifer
      @LN-Lifer Před rokem

      1. The left is afraid of conversation because
      2. When 2 sides speak, neither can be doing so from a false premise and
      3. The left knows that they are and
      4. That they will be exposed for it

    • @henrycowsert3999
      @henrycowsert3999 Před rokem +6

      Listen and empathize

    • @tim1883
      @tim1883 Před rokem +3

      I have listened to Shapiro before. He is half as smart as he thinks he is, but twice as ignorant.

    • @nile7999
      @nile7999 Před rokem +5

      most of America can't listen, is too scared of the future, too poor, too stressed, to think rationally

  • @AIWs88
    @AIWs88 Před 3 měsíci

    Great podcast. Enjoy them both! More of this type please. Thank you Lex.

  • @jennifermommy9373
    @jennifermommy9373 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I think Lex is lovey-dovey enough for the political and social landscape. 🥰 Especially this episode😍😘🤣🤣🤣

  • @wizzardofozium8253
    @wizzardofozium8253 Před rokem +210

    A good Lex podcast can be 2 hours and feel like 2 minutes. They just flow

    • @Brooklynbaby47
      @Brooklynbaby47 Před rokem +2

      Furrrr real 🤓🤓

    • @rjmn1
      @rjmn1 Před rokem

      Yep, he seems wise beyond his years...

  • @SaintCharbelMiracleworker
    @SaintCharbelMiracleworker Před rokem +167

    This is the best podcast in the world when it comes to diversity of guests/opinions. Respectful dialogue.

    • @clarkwatson3217
      @clarkwatson3217 Před rokem

      Hahahahahahahahahahhahahaha.
      All of them have been leftist kids. Ben is a Liberal Rino

    • @chucknorris5476
      @chucknorris5476 Před rokem +1

      As long as they’re jewish right

    • @SaintCharbelMiracleworker
      @SaintCharbelMiracleworker Před rokem

      @@chucknorris5476 Im not sure what your point is. I'm not jewish but I'm a disciple of the greatest jew that ever lived. Lex had Bishop Barron on here a month ago and other non-jewish guests.

    • @SaintCharbelMiracleworker
      @SaintCharbelMiracleworker Před rokem

      @@clarkwatson3217 I wouldn't classify Jordan Peterson or Bishop Barrron as leftist.

    • @georgelahmon4539
      @georgelahmon4539 Před rokem

      @@SaintCharbelMiracleworker the greatest jew was that ethnic or practicing Judaism? I believe Ben said he was a rebel rouser and got what he deserved, Im paraphrasing slightly.

  • @davocc2405
    @davocc2405 Před 5 měsíci

    One thing I really like about Ben Shapiro is that he can fit a 5 hour interview into 2.5 hours like he does above. Lex sounds like an LP being played at the wrong speed by comparison.

  • @yelenailina6475
    @yelenailina6475 Před 6 měsíci +1

    What do you know about rolodomor?

  • @mariapaquette9968
    @mariapaquette9968 Před rokem +240

    Lex is by far one of the best interviewers today. He asks questions in a way that has the viewer surprised (like, no he didn’t just ask that!) yet it is very relevant, honest, curious, and non threatening. Nice work keeping people honest in the most loving way, Lex.

    • @user-kb1hw2yq2f
      @user-kb1hw2yq2f Před rokem +6

      Lex is good but he's not the best. His interviews can be very very dry and monotone. I've tried listening to alot of his podcasts that I was never able to finish because by the middle of the interview I wanted to hit my head against the wall. Nothing against the kid, good heart but the attention grab for me just isnt there.

    • @thomasmitchell4128
      @thomasmitchell4128 Před rokem

      Yeah, but I could punch lex up into the air like a kite, so

    • @ariguedalia2783
      @ariguedalia2783 Před rokem +1

      Agree he is so composed

    • @jeffk464
      @jeffk464 Před rokem +1

      I don't think they networks would hire him. I think he has a tendency to be fair and hear both sides of the issue. The Networks want moderates who will coddle the Democrat candidate and be harsh with the Republican candidate.

    • @brianabbott2255
      @brianabbott2255 Před rokem

      Geeze get off his balls

  • @Knickerboxer
    @Knickerboxer Před rokem +177

    You know what, this type of conversation is art. If the internet wasn't a thing, id pay just as much money to witnessa conversation like this in person as I would a band i really love to see

    • @thomashaley1036
      @thomashaley1036 Před rokem

      AMC is now hosting private zoom meetings let's do it.

    • @dottywotson505
      @dottywotson505 Před rokem +4

      Dont give youtube any ideas

    • @luxuryxcoffin
      @luxuryxcoffin Před rokem

      Also listen to Dan Carlins Hardcore History show

    • @J5L5M6
      @J5L5M6 Před rokem +1

      @@luxuryxcoffin Thank you. It seems even with human history at their fingertips, many know little about the past.

  • @Lilitesen
    @Lilitesen Před 27 dny

    14:20 The British show Shapiro refers to is “That Mitchell and Webb look”.

  • @Mikesapien
    @Mikesapien Před 2 měsíci

    1:10:22 "Probably won't be Nevalny" eerily prescient

  • @2024olivia
    @2024olivia Před rokem +208

    Lex is great because he showcases each persons character by actually letting the interviewee speak. Well done

    • @Nisixya
      @Nisixya Před rokem +12

      Notice how they say Ye is a bigot but never say that he's wrong? 🤔🤔

    • @mindsigh4
      @mindsigh4 Před rokem +1

      @@Nisixya
      never?
      🤔🤔

    • @dave9547
      @dave9547 Před rokem +1

      Ben calls anyone who criticises Jews or Israel anti semitic. Listen to him talk on Muslims. He's a complete hypocrite and a shill.

    • @krissykriss328
      @krissykriss328 Před rokem

      Yes! Hes a great interviewer!

    • @krissykriss328
      @krissykriss328 Před rokem +1

      @@Nisixya Ben has called Ye out numerous times!

  • @frankrecinos7158
    @frankrecinos7158 Před rokem +60

    For the last couple years Ben has had a Sunday morning interview with all sorts of people including people he disagrees with. His interview with Andrew Yang was very fascinating as well as his interview with Bill Maher. When he's having a real conversation with someone it gets very interesting.

    • @shaunsmith9013
      @shaunsmith9013 Před rokem +2

      Ben talks to people that really don't know politics. Ad when he does he shows himself to be a fraud.

    • @ghastly4360
      @ghastly4360 Před rokem

      @@shaunsmith9013 and*

    • @Olivia300zx
      @Olivia300zx Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@shaunsmith9013 that's 100% false. He's the farthest thing from a fraud

  • @jamesjoinson761
    @jamesjoinson761 Před 5 měsíci

    The strangest thing is I was able to remember being places when I was one year old. Not much but a few instances that blew my parents minds. But I remember it as a silent video type of memory. Maybe because I wasn’t fully aware of what language was and how to comprehend it.

  • @uppitywoman3647
    @uppitywoman3647 Před 6 měsíci +1

    It's still so relevant, even from a year ago.

  • @pi1794
    @pi1794 Před rokem +252

    Lex’s message of tolerance, mutual respect and a commitment to deep conversations are exactly what the world needs right now.

    • @jwst8
      @jwst8 Před rokem +1

      too bad that 90% of humans don't have the brain capacity to honor that message

    • @pi1794
      @pi1794 Před rokem +4

      @@jwst8 easier to just pick a team and shut off the brain for sure

    • @pnut3844able
      @pnut3844able Před rokem +4

      He tolerated Kanye for as long as he could lol

    • @pi1794
      @pi1794 Před rokem

      @@pnut3844able lol

    • @perennialistperspective
      @perennialistperspective Před rokem +2

      agree to disagree on that :P

  • @aceyirl
    @aceyirl Před rokem +67

    What a heartwarming episode with a satisfying conclusion. Hope to see these guys talk more.

  • @matthewespenshade
    @matthewespenshade Před měsícem

    That comedy bit was Mitchell and Webb

  • @lisamuir4261
    @lisamuir4261 Před měsícem

    This interview was interesting. I was not aware of the depth of some of the topics. It was great getting to expand or explore more. I am so not apologizing anymore for my wierd energy though. Always looking forward to whats coming next. No gaurantees on the editing though. Clumsiness is apparently in my nature. Go figure!❤

  • @kaylarodrigues9017
    @kaylarodrigues9017 Před rokem +89

    I loved Lex’ two sided questions; “tell me something positive and something negative about…”

    • @doctor_foobario
      @doctor_foobario Před rokem +6

      Likewise. It definitely makes the tone of the conversation feel less aggro and more like an open exploration

    • @jonathanthibaut1273
      @jonathanthibaut1273 Před rokem

      Tell me something bad about the way he questions

    • @Jaryism
      @Jaryism Před rokem +1

      Lex talked for like 5% of this interview

  • @TallinnCav
    @TallinnCav Před rokem +77

    I'm four minutes in, and I'm thinking 1) I love Lex, and he is the best podcast host by far rn, and 2) Ben is talking at a normal speed. Wow.

    • @iTzDeyo
      @iTzDeyo Před rokem +10

      If Ben spoke at the same speed as lex this would have been 6 hours long lmao 🤣

    • @dickgrayson4325
      @dickgrayson4325 Před rokem +2

      @@iTzDeyo this would be a 24 hour podcast. Ben is being respectful by speaking at a normal speed so the podcast will last at normal time.

    • @ilManto
      @ilManto Před rokem +1

      He gets quicker by 10-15 bpm every 20 minutes though 😂

    • @yochevedbrachasimon4979
      @yochevedbrachasimon4979 Před rokem

      Ben admitted he smoked some weed before 🤣

  • @mastershake11711
    @mastershake11711 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey man dont worry your not the only one who uses social media to spread love.

  • @Primordial...
    @Primordial... Před 6 měsíci +1

    Lex Ben needs an update interview stat. Thx!! The Lex retun file. Comparison time year on year

    • @jamesduke4957
      @jamesduke4957 Před 6 měsíci

      Why ? So the little shitbird can spew more of his anti whitism?

  • @guitaoist
    @guitaoist Před rokem +409

    “The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently.”
    Nietzsche

    • @Kwamikido
      @Kwamikido Před rokem +2

      💯

    • @drowzeehypno9154
      @drowzeehypno9154 Před rokem +11

      Perfect quote to describe the sheep mentality going in todays world with social media

    • @kowboy702
      @kowboy702 Před rokem +28

      Lol literally what Shapiro does on his channel in every single video

    • @quietringaudio
      @quietringaudio Před rokem +2

      I too recite this quote in my head and aloud since I found it thirty years ago. Cheers.

    • @larrylar5935
      @larrylar5935 Před rokem

      And that's why China deployed a weapon on our youth, TikTok. Millions of kids holding in the highest regard other TikTokker's occupied and obsessed with the same dances and challenges instead of being occupied with true role models, mavericks and trail blazers that give us new directions and idea to think about and inspire us. Think how evil genius on behalf of China TikTok really is... what kid would want to be a scientist or leader in politics when they see other kids seemingly being stars that millions adore. China made TikTok to steal our youth's attention and brain power we need for America's future, the data mining was always just the icing on top. They want our kids to grow up stupid knowing they got us with beat on kids taking education seriously, so TikTok was deployed to keep as many American kids brains occupied with dances and challenges over education. Evil genius idea, and it's working.

  • @mcmohack25
    @mcmohack25 Před rokem +66

    New life goal. I will do something noteworthy just to get the privilege of talking to this man. Lex you are one of the best humans on this planet.

    • @Nowhennowherenoworry
      @Nowhennowherenoworry Před rokem +1

      You know what? I support you fully. I believe in you and I strongly hope you achieve your goal. Never give up until you reach the very end. Good luck! You deserve it buddy! Go make it happen.

  • @ceejay4284
    @ceejay4284 Před 5 měsíci

    I think you're talking about Hallo Hallo, the British comedy Ben.

  • @DaveRossignol
    @DaveRossignol Před 2 měsíci

    I don’t lean left of centre but this is good. I like Ben. Very smart and great presentation skills. His positions are well thought out and reasonable (for the most part). Lex is the best on the planet at what he does. He always gets the most out of his guests by letting them talk. He has his own opinions but listens to his guests in a none judgemental way. He is always well prepared, asks unique questions, is educated himself in a way that is relevant and applicable to many unrelated fields of study. Absolutely first rate. I so appreciate Lex Fridman.

  • @bharris0128
    @bharris0128 Před rokem +271

    Shapiro makes me question my opposing opinions and that is awesome. Always question your opinions and be willing to differ. Great podcast!

    • @martinst-pierre6620
      @martinst-pierre6620 Před rokem +47

      Once we realize that we are not our opinions, we can relax our grip on them be more open minded and open hearted.

    • @ThatVeganTeacherYouTube
      @ThatVeganTeacherYouTube Před rokem +2

      Question why you eat those you eat.

    • @attilioc238
      @attilioc238 Před rokem +25

      @@ThatVeganTeacherCZcams vegetables feel pain

    • @pstewart5443
      @pstewart5443 Před rokem +11

      This is the sign of high emotional and intellectual intelligence. I am amazed at how many on the left speak about their superior intellect, yet never leave the cocoon of their echo chambers. The one thing that will destroy this nation is the point at which we are not able to speak and attempt to understand one another, reaching compromise, and having debates in the public space while feeling safe enough to share differing opinions. I fear we are not able to do those things anymore on a broad scale. This breaks my heart, because I have reached out and spoken to street protestors for abolishing rights, I hold dear. I try to understand their viewpoint and speak to them with love and kindness. I hug them when I have to leave and shake their hands. I tell them thank you for being brave and courageous enough to protest in such a public place, and for exercising their rights which I served to protect. We have too often forgotten that the core value of our nation is the freedom to have discourse amongst ourselves while respecting each other's opinions. I certainly hope for a time when we can regain that freedom.
      Thank you, for sharing that you are open to the opinions of others. This is what will heal the rift amongst us, not the visceral and damaging rhetoric occurring on both sides of the aisle.

    • @sergiorome48
      @sergiorome48 Před rokem +12

      As a leftist, I truly enjoyed this convo.

  • @mateolamuno6629
    @mateolamuno6629 Před 8 měsíci +86

    What an elegant interviewing job. Hard questions delivered with the gentleness of a sharp quill. Bravo, Lex.

    • @jeff3putt
      @jeff3putt Před 5 měsíci

      hard? what ones? how they went easy on the Weimar Republic? about the Federal Reserve?

    • @anomaly3215
      @anomaly3215 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@jeff3putt go outside buddy

    • @jeff3putt
      @jeff3putt Před 4 měsíci

      @@anomaly3215 a little too scary for you ? your daughter getting pounded by grouds?

    • @donut5143
      @donut5143 Před 2 měsíci

      There are many Gaza's around the world. Across the globe there are ongoing atrocities that are not broadcasted electronically to your brain. And that's the rub. People become passionate about what they are TOLD to become passionate about.
      Distractions,
      Smoke and mirrors,
      Kansas City shuffle,
      BRAINWASHING,
      If you were to receive the unequivocal truth from a TV(synonymous in this context with any electronic device that sends messages to your brain)
      it would read "You are a slave, obey this message."
      And that's what we all are.
      Our Lord Christ the Almighty is busy, possibly overwhelmed, but make no mistake, Our Lord and Saviour delivers the final blow.
      PRAISE JESUS

  • @theproblemwithbeingawake
    @theproblemwithbeingawake Před 4 měsíci

    It’s good that you hold to the Classics. I’m a fan of rap, music myself, but I nurture myself with classical music.

  • @NY51663
    @NY51663 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Trying to take Lex advice, but it's difficult when within minutes the shit is knee deep.

  • @benarts9292
    @benarts9292 Před rokem +134

    This is one of the most profound interviews from Lex to date for me. Together with Yay's interview Lex is showing us how to communicate and offering us different viewpoints to broaden our perspective. Definitely don't agree with Ben on everything, that said huge thanks for sharing your views and helping me see more sides.

    • @appleproduct1524
      @appleproduct1524 Před rokem +4

      I agree I just wish Lex Fridman, Joe Rogan, or any sort of these other "conversation" podcasters would have on just one mainstream liberal. Their liberals are either the most extreme economic populists like Noam Chomsky or Bernie Sanders, or Joe Manchin-esque liberals. Routinely they invite on every mainstream conservative commentator under the sun to give commentary on every modern social wedge issue but will NEVER invite on a progressive counterpart to do the same.

    • @search4wisdom
      @search4wisdom Před rokem +9

      @@appleproduct1524 I have seen many mainstream liberals on both podcasts you mentioned as well as many others. What specific people are you wanting them to have on?
      As an aside, do you realize that your average liberal talking head doesn’t want to go on “neutral” shows? I have seen many routinely turn down offers / pronounce they would not want to go on such shows. They are much happier to stay in their echo chambers. Conservatives have been much more willing to do these types of interviews for the last several years.

    • @TheJeremyKentBGross
      @TheJeremyKentBGross Před rokem +2

      @@appleproduct1524 Like who? I've seen Jimmy Dore, Kyle Kalinski, Abby Martin, Destiny, and a number of lefty reporter types even from NYT or wherever who's faces are there but names escaping me atm, etc etc. The Adam ruins everything guy even went on jre one time arguing a very progressive stance on Trans Rights, that didn't even make sense.
      Can you give some example names of who you think are missing? And what's more, are they the type that would even actually turn up if given the option?
      Last time I know of of a CNN guy going on JRE, after basically demanding a spot for opportunity to "balance the conversation and debunk Joe in front of his own audience", the guy then actually just ended up retracting all kinds of lies his people had been pushing when challenged with actual facts and logic, but then turned around again after the show and claimed he was just "afraid for his safety" from Joe and didn't mean any of the true things he said while there.
      As far as I can tell, the modern "Progressive" viewpoints just don't yend to hold up to any scrutiny, so folks pushing it tend to resort to censorship of their opposition, offer to go on but cancel behind the scenes while claiming the contrary happened, or have been represented but aren't recognized by people making claims like yours, or have been represented but just didn't end up having anything as memorable or sensible to say.
      That doesn't mean the conservative types never say anything stupid on these shows. Matt Walsh, Steven Crowder, Milo, tons of "right" types have gotten backed into a corner. The difference seems to me that they are more likely to turn up, have a good faith conversation, and say memorable stuff even if they failed to defend their positions adequately.
      Also hit pieces tend to come out whenever these guys host someone the progressive and/or establishment left don't like, but they ignore the fact that they also host lefties all the time.
      So again, what progressives are not represented that will actually turn up and have a good faith conversation that hasn't been on already? Not rhetorical, I'd really like to know what I'm supposedly missing out on.

    • @TheJeremyKentBGross
      @TheJeremyKentBGross Před rokem +1

      What was and is missing in/about the Ye conversation is an obvious point IMO:
      Obvious a random person of "certain demographic" is almost certainly not part of some collusion to exploit others along the lines of ethnicity or religion for personal power and wealth. Saying so is a gross category error that's dangerous to all involved, and has a well known ugly history.
      However that doesn't mean that there aren't or haven't been people of "certain demographic" that DO/DID collude or conspire along the lines of shared ethnicity and religion against others, today or historically. Labeling all accusations of such as pure lunacy and/or bigotry, and hiding behind "worst event in the 20th century" (even if the apprehension is well warranted and totally understandable) does seem to likely be protecting individuals and almost certainly even some institutions that should not be protected and allowed to continue abuses by staying in protective shrouds of darkness and special protections.
      Note that I'm not pointing any specific fingers here as I lack enough information to do so accurately, but I could make some guesses that probably wouldn't be allowed to remain visible in the comments, assuming I was willing to guess aloud without being certain, which I am not despite estimating the probability of accuracy to be fairly high.
      Edit/PS: This is obviously not the cause of disproportionate success though, which appears to be a culture that promotes a work ethic and family structure that's conducive to long term success.
      Most humans don't seem to be able to handle nuance.

    • @bvegannow1936
      @bvegannow1936 Před rokem +1

      "All Jewish people are not bad"-ye 1:17:11 Kayne west drink champs full video
      "we love Jewish people" -other guy, kayne replied "ya, and we, ya, we, we"50:51
      "For all the Jewish media""i love you, i love the media platform"-ye 49:19
      "But it cant be narrowed down to like your saying, theres, your saying jewish media, but it's the media"-other guy, "im not narrowing down"-ye 50:47
      "I got love for everybody, but its no love if somebodys fuking with me"-ye - Kanye West on "Jewish Agenda", White Lives Matter, Drake, Leaving GAP, & More | Drink Champs
      "I love irvin azoff"-ye 1:00:44. Kayne west drink champs full video.
      Irvin azoff: religion Jewish, race white reportedly.
      "Irvin azoff"-ye 1:07:34
      "Hes your Jewish friend, what does he say to you, anything in terms of what's going on?"-other guy. "Im sure hes reading the paper like laughing"-ye 1:09:06
      "This is a good friend of mine, hes a mentor of mine, hes basically the same video game character as me, and hes Jewish, and his wife is ""there like, kim is like, their god daughter, and his wife is somebody that kim always looked up to also, but irvin azoff""this is also the sprit of irvin""he was legend""-ye 1:07:49
      "I said""defcon 3, what i wanted to say what i meant to say was no ones Afraid of the Jewish media mob, which it is right, and what is defcon 3, now im not backing up on the feeling of what i wanted to say, i just didn't say the exact thing that i wanted to say in that moment""my dad was like i see where your coming from ye, I understand, but u got to be more sophisticated with your words""that was less sophisticated than i needed to be"-ye 1:23:32
      "When i put up the defcon 3 tweet" 27:04
      "I spelled it wrong""defcon is actually that your preparing to protect yourself"-ye 27:17

  • @YouTubeHandle42069
    @YouTubeHandle42069 Před rokem +255

    Lex is the calm voice that rises above the screaming that dominates much of modern discourse.

    • @gianni3611
      @gianni3611 Před rokem +7

      This comment is in fact a Troy W

    • @user-jh3rx3ej7h
      @user-jh3rx3ej7h Před rokem +2

      He blocks anyone who even remotely disagrees with him on Twitter. I'm not so sure about that

    • @gianni3611
      @gianni3611 Před rokem

      @@user-jh3rx3ej7h wait really?

    • @user-jh3rx3ej7h
      @user-jh3rx3ej7h Před rokem

      @@gianni3611 Yes. Ask any person involved in machine learning or AI. He's blocked thousands of professional researchers for even minor disagreements or sometimes for no reason at all. If you search on Twitter for lex blocking people, you will find tons of stories.

    • @pdcdesign9632
      @pdcdesign9632 Před rokem +1

      Lex's voice is better than SLEEPING AID medication. 🤣

  • @smirandaB1
    @smirandaB1 Před 5 měsíci +1

    machine talks to machine... In a good way.

  • @bowlbrigade
    @bowlbrigade Před 4 měsíci +1

    Do it again! lol thanks Lex and Ben!

  • @ebengeezerscrooge7116
    @ebengeezerscrooge7116 Před rokem +131

    This was absolutely fantastic. The world needs more of this. Thank you Lex and Ben

  • @Iburn247
    @Iburn247 Před rokem +183

    Lex is one of the best podcasters out there. He will be remembered as one of the greats.

    • @LunarSublimity
      @LunarSublimity Před rokem +3

      Yeah yeah, he's got that Larry King status.

    • @vickielfisher5298
      @vickielfisher5298 Před rokem +2

      And he’s so young. Will be interesting and exciting observing his future if we get to….

    • @lucidlocomotive2014
      @lucidlocomotive2014 Před rokem +2

      He’s the next John Rogen

    • @vortex_master
      @vortex_master Před rokem

      But is he good? lol

    • @eo6311
      @eo6311 Před rokem +1

      @@lucidlocomotive2014 I think Joe Rogan boosted Lex in order to absorb some of the more brainy guests. Joe was looking bored and bewildered by science guys unless they are talking about ayahuasca chemistry. Lex is on Team Rogan, 100 percent.

  • @christophermiller1394
    @christophermiller1394 Před měsícem

    Please have a follow up interview on what love is.

  • @johnnymomascaro
    @johnnymomascaro Před 4 měsíci

    The term Steelman has never been mentioned in an interview this much since the term Strawman was invented

  • @brianyager4712
    @brianyager4712 Před rokem +174

    I like how Lex challenged Ben's views but in a respectful manner. It was so subtle and polite. And he let Ben fully answer. These two are a few of my favorite Podcasters.

    • @loko8045
      @loko8045 Před rokem

      Explain metitzah b’peh

    • @chicoktc
      @chicoktc Před rokem +5

      true for most of it. he really let Ben get by when he did not make any criticism of israel and the palestinians

    • @Mr1worldin
      @Mr1worldin Před rokem +6

      @@loko8045 I’ve seen you ask this multiple times so i question your motives but the purpose of drawing blood away from the wound before the binding with bandages is done to prevent infection from pooled blood and moisture. A lot of communities use a syringe and in the distant past straws were used btw, i imagine you are trying to spin this as an inherent pedophilia in the religion with bad intent but if you are asking in good faith i hope that answer was satisfactory. I was also irked when i found out a bunch of communities use the mouth directly but theres nothing more to it than the primitive and less sanitary origin of the practice itself.

    • @hotmail305
      @hotmail305 Před rokem

      That's cause they are secret jew lovers ....fuck lex n Ben

    • @itmeurdad
      @itmeurdad Před rokem

      ​@@Mr1worldin Don't feed the trolls, dude.

  • @nofxdude89
    @nofxdude89 Před rokem +206

    Lex’s interviews are getting better and more interesting. His interview with Ben was the most interesting interview Ben’s done. I actually listened to the almost 8hr podcast he posted last week, and his interview with Kanye was nothing but artful.
    The AI software has been getting improvements. Dare I say, it might be a new version.

    • @wyattgeorge5124
      @wyattgeorge5124 Před rokem +6

      I thought the Kanye interview was hard to watch because Kanye makes no sense a lot of times and just rambles

    • @dirtyflotsam
      @dirtyflotsam Před rokem +5

      @@wyattgeorge5124 It is not your time(I suggest doing research around Kanye). Kanye is very well spoken. A human literally cannot rap if they are not quick, witty, and thoughtful.

    • @lc5929
      @lc5929 Před rokem +5

      @@dirtyflotsam disagree, it was hard to watch. Totally a tortured soul.

    • @TM-il5oh
      @TM-il5oh Před rokem +1

      @@wyattgeorge5124 that's because Kanye doesn't read books he's not well read he speaks from life experience and Ben Shapiro is highly educated.

    • @TheSulross
      @TheSulross Před rokem +2

      well, the political opponents to Ben (and am not exactly a fan of his) are so intellectually shallow that they come off as characters lifted straight from the film Idiocracy.

  • @markanthony653
    @markanthony653 Před 4 měsíci

    I believe you're a good person. Then not only that you're on top of your game. The world needs more people like you,,,, keep on peddling, brother.

  • @Thegoldmine1
    @Thegoldmine1 Před 2 měsíci

    I am 40 now but when i was at school , We laughed at the family of kids who had to go to be at 7:30 every night , lol

  • @proxanna
    @proxanna Před rokem +91

    wow i can't believe i'm saying this but that was a hell of a conversation, Lex! i love what you're doing over here man, not much else going on like it.

  • @viracocha9718
    @viracocha9718 Před rokem +190

    2 hours and 30 minutes with Ben and I don’t think he ever mentioned that his wife is a doctor. Jokes aside, great interview Lex.

    • @Laissez_Faire
      @Laissez_Faire Před rokem +4

      I don’t see how that’s important or interesting

    • @cavemandiscussingnuance540
      @cavemandiscussingnuance540 Před rokem +12

      @@Laissez_Faire The joke is that he has a habit of mentioning it often.

    • @zacshifler
      @zacshifler Před rokem +6

      He did mention "adapting via sea walls". Thats his new "my wife is a doctor"

    • @dogwalk3
      @dogwalk3 Před rokem +2

      @@Laissez_Faire woosh

    • @raklenebers
      @raklenebers Před rokem

      I get that he says it a lot but I was unaware.

  • @blanchelecouteur-nf3cn
    @blanchelecouteur-nf3cn Před 5 měsíci +1

    My favorite podcast to fall asleep too.

  • @Intellectualwarrior11
    @Intellectualwarrior11 Před 3 měsíci

    One of the best interviewers of all time! You are so dialed in on the questions you ask!!

  • @iTzDeyo
    @iTzDeyo Před rokem +75

    First off, this is one of thee best conversations I've ever heard. Lex truly listens and cares about what's being said. Secondly can we just appreciate how fast Ben gets information out! We're all lucky he doesn't speak at the speed of Lex because this would have been a 6 hour podcast haha I mean I would have watched every minute still buuut 😄

  • @BRNRDNCK
    @BRNRDNCK Před rokem +43

    Lex is ready for the Final Boss: Thomas Sowell. The world needs it.

  • @Hollis_has_questions
    @Hollis_has_questions Před 5 měsíci

    Ben, when you talk about good vs. great people, I wonder if you've read Middlemarch by George Eliot? She writes about those people who are good, some aspiring to be great, and some aspiring to be great who are very bad. The last paragraph of the audiobook version, read by Dame Judi Dench as the author, talks about those good people lying in "unvisited tombs." Which happens to all of us. Eliot also says - and I love this observation so much that it's part of my X bio - "One must be poor, to know the luxury of giving."