A day in the life of Ben Shapiro | Lex Fridman Podcast Clips

[@LexClips]

Full podcast episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3ebdYKJaahlga8 Lex Fridman podcast channel: kzbin.info Guest bio: 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.

[@CobraJeans]

How many times did you try not laughing during this interview?

[@doyle6000]

3:42 I came here because I watched the full podcast and I remember him saying he listened to four classical composers and I couldn't remember which! To anyone interested, he listens to Brahms, Bach, Beethoven and Mozart!!

[@jasonparker4465]

Just discovered Lex over the weekend. One crucial question I must ask. Does anyone else think he sounds like a Bond villian.

[@Dick-Jagger]

everyone things that :-) he said it in another interview that he has difficulty with looking people in the eyes.

[@EvadeModsRGH]

No? He sounds like a nerd

[@TommyD1213]

@@EvadeModsRGH you think Lex sounds like a nerd?

[@CobraJeans]

I think you wanna say Ben Shapiro . All sociopath and narcissist mostly do speak like him they speak really fast to not let you put a word in and put so many thoughts forward that you couldn't afford a complete rebuttal to all their words in a single sentence. Actual debaters normally speak slowly so people will debate what they are saying instead of going through their monologue.

[@TommyD1213]

@@CobraJeans yeah, okay. All narcissists speak fast lol…You totally got him! That is the ONE trait they all share! Are you making this claim as a joke? You must be, because it is so dumb only a leftist could believe it. Oh, wait, you might actually be serious.

[@ruhl.fitness]

Excellent discussion. Great questions which allowed Ben to visualize his day to day. Seemed relaxed and present.

[@W67w]

3 to 5 books a week!! I struggle with one book a month

[@philtheo]

I read about 3 books per week. Not as much as Ben, but I'm sure I'm much slower at reading than he is. At best, I think I'm only slightly above average in terms of reading speed or maybe even just average. For example, my sister reads way faster than I can. Same with almost all her friends. Same with a lot of my friends. However, it's surprising how much you can read if you just stick to a routine. I think if you pick a time and a place, ideally the same time and the same place each day, and turn off all distractions for an hour or two or however much time you can spare, then you can read a lot. Again it's amazing what simple routine and discipline and focus can accomplish. You can end up on average finishing a book every other day. And I have a full.time job as well as a young family to take care of. So my time is limited. In fact, because my time is limited, I have to take extra care to make sure I use my time wisely and purposefully. I think I might even read more now than I did when I was single. That said, I grant it depends what kind of books you're reading. A breezy book of fiction like PG Wodehouse or Three Men in a Boat can be finished in a day or less. However a heavier, technical, rigorously argued philosophical text like a book from Alvin Plantinga or a scientific paper can take more than a few days - at least initially. But once you overcome the initial unfamiliarity of the topic (e.g. once you learn the lingo of a field), then I find reading speeds up. So, for instance, I suspect if Ben is reading a topic like politics or economics after familiarizing himself with a few works on the topic, then he will get through the next several books on the same topic much faster.

[@manonamission2000]

@@philtheoa good chunk of Ben's library is in hebrew. he claimed to have owned about 7000 books only to let go of about 4000 during his move cross-country

[@natebozeman4510]

3-5 books a week is wild. I do about 4-6 books a month lol

[@rajatchauhann]

He is fast at reading, kind of insane doing 3-5

[@DanielS-zq2rr]

1 book a month is wild

[@DavidMos.]

First time I see Ben more “private”. Good job Lex.

[@fredrickmason7588]

"Candid" would be the word you're looking for. I agree, though.

[@NickGower-u7o]

Sounds like a pretty leisurely life. Done with work at 11:30 am, works out, reads, picks up the kids.

[@fbm9001]

That is the benefit of being your own boss

[@stevenwilson8718]

Lex on 2x sped and Ben on .5x is exhausting

[@FM-dm8xj]

I want to see ben shapiro get big or do bjj or something.

[@TheShepdawg9]

Lex is 39. What? I thought he was late 20s.

[@hydraxc2478]

Damn.

[@philtheo]

Ikr? He's 40 now!

[@louio]

​@@philtheodoesn't look a day over 30

[@asdfasdf4590]

He left out the nightly 3-4 am time when Ben lies still on his bed, stares deep into the darkness, and remembers the horrors Mr. Feeny inflicted upon little Ben many moons ago. Some scars don't heal.

[@lordfarquaad6189]

Cumtown

[@CallumClarkCH]

Very good Mr Shapiro...

[@godlevelthreatgarou2418]

Always gotta be prepared

[@Zippadeedoodab]

I wonder how many people get this reference.

[@rosekent7301]

“Your the best iv ever had mr shapiro”

[@hohonuts]

I know it's irrelevant, but somehow Ben reminds me of Sheldon Cooper

[@hydraxc2478]

He's the more conservative, less flamboyant, more political version.

[@UKinUSA-xx5zo]

Appreciate all you do Ben!

[@rsstnnr76]

His brain works different. The average person can't do what he does.

[@Ratgodx]

@@ThatGuy-kz3fx and the money

[@rsstnnr76]

@@ThatGuy-kz3fx I don't believe that. He's a lot smarter than most people. He was that way before he was rich and famous.

[@bredeabrahamsen]

Sounds like an excuse to not try

[@youngcurmudgeon411]

His family was not always rich. He said in an interview on Rogan that when he was 6, his family lived in a 2 bedroom apartment. He had to share a room with his 2 sisters. Maybe his family got rich later. Ben didn’t specify.

[@ar9214]

@@ThatGuy-kz3fx He's unbelievably smart, a Harvard law student, and has published numerous, great books regarding his subject matter. The way he speaks (the literal speed) and detail that he includes is something that's impossible to do without being special as a thinker. It's genetics + an insane work ethic.

[@andychang2739]

He gets up to get first to get his kids up, and make them breakfast and let's his wife sleep in. What a GOAT dad and husband

[@louclarkson6098]

That pic of Ben looks like quagmire after discovering the internet.

[@tertlwax1799]

Cenk might want to consider hiring Ben to do a turn-around for his book.

[@Supervandal]

That thumbnail is god damn hilarious. You did WAB dirty. Sheeeeeesh.

[@TheGiftRF]

Ben is a great man

[@tonysarrio8940]

He's a shill that talks out of both sides of his mouth.

[@JimBarry-nr2pj]

He's a great man to a certain section of society he's not very great man to himself though remember he's a gay Jew and the current Republican party is not exactly a welcoming place for either gays or Jews

[@bluecollarcatholic8173]

Great interview.

[@breakfree1949]

His wife’s a doctor

[@abraxasfraxinus7744]

His sister is a milker

[@ZeroKool30]

I am in awe of Ben's intellect.

[@namzterin14]

why is no one talking about that thumbnail🤣🤣

[@AAA-t2w7o]

Lol that came from my account

[@Gaggerlotion]

Because it’s tedious?

[@morganophelia5963]

the conformity of the foe is the enemy of the wise. -Maggie Morgan you'll never find an objective writer on a controversial subject/time in history because those that were/ are, were probably dismissed in more than one way, also their can only be one narrative for those that reign behind the curtain stage, if it doesn't fit then narrative it gets *omitted* or *revised*

[@sirturd2954]

Why’s he talk so slowly?

[@hydraxc2478]

Try watching in 3/4 speed.

[@HolyGround777]

This is great!

[@zhozhoc]

K, Ben, i won’t call u a genius, but u do have an amazing mind. Thank u for using it well.

[@mikemma6695]

Ben Shapiro ? More like daddy Shapiro with all those muscles

[@ogbevalentine4160]

Oh! And wife's a doctor!

[@Gaggerlotion]

Yes, I think he has mentioned it. Wife’s a doctor

[@rnapol3266]

My man Ben Shapiro with Lex! Sick shit

[@jeremyhahn2478]

I'm just curious, why can't Jews use highlighters on the sabbath? How is that different than using a pen? I get the kindle because its tech, but would highlighting something be considered working???

[@srulysteiner2719]

@Jeremy Hahn Highlighting comes under the umbrella of dyeing or coloring things, which is one of the 39 main actions prohibitted by Torah law on Sabbath. It would also be prohibitted to touch because of the prohibition of writing, as objects whose main function is for one of the 39 prohibitted actions are also forbidden to touch by a Rabbincal law called "muktzah".

[@michellelansky4490]

I dont think he was differentiating between writing and highlighting moreso between any type of writing and NOT writing AT ALL.

[@jon3113]

As a man who has a voice that has been ridiculed at times, namely from a tough Santa Cruz surf chick making fun of me while I am placing my order at a Taco Bell (yea that taco bell, if you know the legend). I used to think she was hot, lol. Anyway, Shapiros tact and point in conversation as well as debate is inspiring. Obviously he does his homework. But his skill is quite admirable. Wonder what he thinks about Milo coming back. And that would also be a really interesting interview Lex. Regardless of opinions, we really need spirited debate and those two would light a needed fire i believe.

[@acorpuscallosum6947]

The one by half moon bay nice

[@Stefan-yz5lr]

Dude, what the hell does your comment mean? Who is this woman you allude to at Taco Bell?

[@jon3113]

@@Stefan-yz5lr the legend of that Taco Bell is that a worker took a diarrhea dump into the refried beans. And sorry if that was your girl, but she was making fun of me and I aint sweating it. So what are you all sweating over? Surf Rage here on youtube-chill and go get shacked at the Slot or something. Waterfalls and horseshoes should be working.

[@TheSilasExperiment]

Bro you’re the most mysterious KZbin commenter I’ve ever encountered

[@jon3113]

@@TheSilasExperiment mystified are you. Thank you.

[@washedupwill3360]

Great as usual keep it up Lex!

[@boxingdrama]

This AI talking to another AI

[@arturorivas4520]

Subscribed

[@SimpleLivings]

Ben reads three to five books a week.

[@serouya2000]

What time do you pray , why leave that out

[@Zaydi32]

Put the American Psycho morning routine music in the background ground 💀💀

[@boxingdrama]

Intellectual weapon.

[@Jesslgu]

Interesting thumbnail

[@Savantjazzcollective]

Ben Shapiro casually ready 5 books in a week, me however.... I will be happy with 5 books in my lifetime, haha!

[@goobtron]

That's not funny. That's sad.

[@Savantjazzcollective]

@@goobtron that’s because humour is lost on you

[@chriss5884]

Which why you are dirt poor and dumb and Shapiro is rich and sounds smart.

[@Savantjazzcollective]

@@chriss5884 do you even own your own home?

[@chriss5884]

@@Savantjazzcollective lol

[@ryandalion8379]

Can't highlite on sabbath?

[@collegepennsylvania837]

“He was despised and rejected- a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care. Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the sins of us all. He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth. Unjustly condemned, he was led away. No one cared that he died without descendants, that his life was cut short in midstream. But he was struck down for the rebellion of my people. He had done no wrong and had never deceived anyone. But he was buried like a criminal; he was put in a rich man’s grave. But it was the Lord’s good plan to crush him and cause him grief. Yet when his life is made an offering for sin, he will have many descendants. He will enjoy a long life, and the Lord’s good plan will prosper in his hands. When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied. And because of his experience, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their sins. I will give him the honors of a victorious soldier, because he exposed himself to death. He was counted among the rebels. He bore the sins of many and interceded for rebels.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭53:3-12‬ ‭NLT‬‬ This was written around 700 years before Jesus came into the earth, yet it describes His life perfectly. "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 God loves you so much and showed that by sending His Son to die for us so that we may inherit eternal life. We deserve hell but He gave us heaven through faith in Jesus. He took the punishment we deserved and by putting our faith in Him we can be saved. The Key To Eternal Life: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vHp2CKqc6Aock For evidence for Christianity and answered questions, check out kzbin.info and kzbin.info because if Jesus really rose from the dead it is the most important fact ever!

[@morganophelia5963]

3:30 why is he nervous telling about his day and what he's doing .hmmm

[@cydra_infinity1423]

Ben has a high iq.

[@Zeno7741]

I think you mean high pitch voice

[@JimBarry-nr2pj]

Having a high IQ doesn't save you from being narrow-minded and rigid and considering he's a gay Jew the Republican party and the right wing is not exactly a warm welcoming place he like of the other toots who marry the white man they can pretend all they want but at the end of the day Mr Shapiro represents the people who killed Jesus in the eyes of majority of trump supporters.

[@Gaboxxy96]

Is it common for American kids to go to bed that early? In south America kids generally go to sleep between 9:00-9:30 P.M.

[@Shaham18]

His children are young. When my children were in the same age,they also went to sleep at 7:30-8:00 p.m. 9 p m for young children (up until seven-eight years old..) considered a late hour to go sleep. They need at least ten hours of a good night sleep. It doesn't matter where you live.

[@williewalker8048]

This is a guy I'd love to have a diet coke with and just let him blow me away with his knowledge. The problem is he'd critique the chemicals in my diet coke and I'd probably never drink another diet coke, ever again... haha 😀

[@tippitytop]

😂 😂

[@Ratgodx]

“I’d love to have a Diet Coke with” bruh

[@konkeydonged]

If anyone let Ben Shapiro dictate whether they're allowed to drink diet Coke, that's sad; or if they even just listen to him regularly, that's equally sad.

[@tippitytop]

@@konkeydonged I can listen to all sorts of people to get a better understanding of their psyche

[@djhart25]

@@konkeydonged I'd say anyone who doesn't listen / absorb opposing points of views is sadder than either.

[@yannickjaragomez3654]

How 3 or 5 books a week, with siblings,???how

[@NateEdwardsGolf]

He's a busy guy I hope he takes off at least 1 day a week to get rest.

[@RandageJr]

Shabbat

[@janelleg597]

Have you heard of an Orthodox Jew, lol. Day of rest is a VERY SERIOUS deal

[@NateEdwardsGolf]

@@janelleg597 I heard Kanye West speak about Jewish people recently but not sure if they were Orthodox or not.

[@McCarthy1776]

Ben Shapiro should grow the beard back and get swole. Then start bullying all the internet trolls.

[@Toxic_Male_Minimalist]

“I can’t highlight on sabbath” Ok.

[@Medietos]

How good that he likes classical music. And he takes care of his children som much! does the wife work very much or have long commuting time?

[@JimBarry-nr2pj]

I sincerely dislike Mr Shapiro but thanks to you lex I have tried to see him through your eyes so I no longer hate him I just despise him intensely. And I consider that a dramatic improvement 😉

[@jaminowski]

Genius

[@lebumjames1373]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Gazzapa57]

How does this guy read 3-5 books a week and manage a podcast and family with 3 kids - Must be speed reading - not at the speed an average human. An average reader goes thru 40 pages an hour - so a 300 page book would take 7 hours ( just googled it). Meaning he reads 21-36 hours a week non-stop - assuming no distractions. Quite a herculean effort week after week after week. Furthermore - how much can one actually retain and comprehend when they read that much that often ?

[@kojiur]

Probably not very much. He's a dumb guy's idea of a smart guy. He claims that the media considers people who read 2 books on a subject to be an expert, but he says he doesn't classify himself that way (and also that's a false portrayal of the media). Then he goes on to value the quantity of the books he reads over the quality of his reflection on what he read. He said he generally doesn't even edit the stuff he writes up for his show, and he writes "very, very fast". Someone trying to craft a well-reasoned argument based on evidence doesn't rush through the process without even checking for errors. His idea of "thinking deeply" about a subject is pulling out random facts he read in a wide selection of books to "tie into bigger themes". But there's more to making a logically-sound, convincing argument than haphazardly vomiting out buzzwords.

[@konkeydonged]

I mean, he does have a JD from Harvard Law and finished an undergrad from UCLA at 20, summa cum laude. I personality don't like the guy, but it's entirely possible he reads a few books a week. He said 5 on "a good week" and even has an assistant to take notes.

[@Gazzapa57]

@@kojiur I don't find him likeable myself - he has a large following of people who hold his world views and he panders to them - he earns a lot on the speaking circuit addressing those who already agree with him - its a circular relationship - they feed him and he feeds them.

[@Raven05R6]

@@Gazzapa57 I don't agree with most of Shapiros positions but I enjoy listening to his speeches, debates, and show. I also have discussions with people who also listen to Shapiros material and do not agree with him. I don't think your assumption about his audience is very accurate.

[@Gazzapa57]

@@Raven05R6 So what you are saying is people who disagree with him listen to his material - that would be a tiny minority of masochists in my opinion. Shapiro appeals to people who hold his worldview but rely on Shapiro to string the sentences together and construct the arguments that they are unable or unwilling to do for themselves. I think the ultimate Karma would be if one of his children end up transgender - then he will eat his microphone.

[@damotheman4196]

I just pictured a mini (mini-er?😜) Ben arguing back with his pops.. Dad Ben - "I feel you should go to bed now son" Young Shapiro- "OK.. But I'm not tired dad, that is a fact and it has nothing to do with your feelings" 😂 Next days social media-- ' Young Shapiro DESTROYS old confused man with facts and logic! '

[@alechats5184]

? ok

[@damotheman4196]

@@alechats5184Are you coming onto me? 😌😂😂😂

[@alechats5184]

mmm no

[@damotheman4196]

@@alechats5184 I wasnt being serious dude i cant even remember writing that most probably, Zopiclone, valium and a good bit of green to let the mind wander. I was just talkin mess man. Twu.

[@tracyhall9560]

Look like brothers

[@JOEBirdman12]

Hey Mr. Lex. Love the podcasts but i already wasted to much time saying that and this. Can you just have a regular everyday guy on your pod. Pick a rando off the street walking to work. That would be cool. Bump into you at the cross walk soon.

[@lourak613]

Strange - all these activities starting first thing in the morning - but -what about morning prayer?

[@michellelansky4490]

Was thinking that myself. Where went shacharis.....unless he just doesnt think most of the listening audience cares to hear about it. Usually hes pretty vocal about these things though.

[@roseoverdose6451]

lex do you wear makeup for this show?

[@robfreeman5783]

just lol....this is the human mind operating at its absolute peak. Not sure if religion or genetics has that much to do with it, but culture and upbringing absolutely does.

[@raingirlcat2245]

Jews are some of the most brilliant people to ever exist. That’s why vacuous and cretinous anti-Israel individuals are jealous.

[@Arual-0-laura]

Swole shapiro

[@babbisp1]

3:34 4:35 5:09 5:23 6:42

[@OozyPies]

By the way he’s flexing you can tell he has no clue what to do… call me even Shapiro if you need real advice

[@jordanshoes9957]

Dude… Ben Shapiro sounds like bugs bunny with a deviated septum

[@hikemalliday6007]

Bens voice sounds like hes breathing out helium lmao

[@CobraJeans]

Ben never read a book in his life lmao

[@Squaljin]

Baby want milkies

[@abijahmaniaco]

EQ is not real

[@Raftiano]

W chin 🙏🏽

[@adamhcru2008]

Only Classical music? I love classical music as the next guy, but that sounds boring af.

[@jacqueslandry8643]

Oh look it's the little chiwuawua ben

[@shooterbo1228]

Atleast spell it correctly

[@jacqueslandry8643]

@@shooterbo1228 😘

[@manysimilarshapes]

Aderol

[@BirdsGang87]

I couldn’t think of a more mundane existence than to care about what Shapiro does with his day, but I’m sure “owning the libs” is at the top of things smh

[@matthewmaguire71]

Taking time to comment on this so called mundane existence is surely more mundane

[@BirdsGang87]

@@matthewmaguire71 if I’m mundane for trolling him and now you’re trolling me, well that makes your existence mundaner congrats

[@matthewmaguire71]

@@BirdsGang87 Touché 😅

[@BirdsGang87]

@@matthewmaguire71 you’re just gonna repeat everything I already said? You’re so lame Matty

[@matthewmaguire71]

@@BirdsGang87 You're still commenting 🤣

[@Goatman710]

No way this dude works out 5 times a week 💀

[@ellisgribble5729]

The single most odious hack on the internet….hopefully when Twitter goes Ben will slowly dissapear too!

[@ABishop681]

yawn. go ask your parents for some more money.

[@CAPITALIZER44]

I don't know how he can be this smart so many of his takes are disingenuous

[@abraxasfraxinus7744]

J e w I s h

[@lebumjames1373]

Pandering to dumb people (including pseudo intellectuals) who will consume his content and donate to him works wonders and he’s aware of that.

[@Stefan-yz5lr]

It took this man 9 books to understand Bitcoin apparently. Somehow I'm starting to question his reading comprehension. Slow down Ben, it's not a race!

[@givensalex175]

I’m pretty sure he’s made some videos going very very in depth on bitcoin. I think he reads 9 books to thoroughly understand everything about it, as opposed to just 2-3 to only know surface level info

[@Stefan-yz5lr]

Lol why did he choose to wear the dumb hat? I swear I've seen lots of content without him wearing it. Is it a certain day they are supposed to wear it, or is he just a hypocrite?

[@michellelansky4490]

What hat?

[@Stefan-yz5lr]

@@michellelansky4490 Are you trying to be cute jew boy?

[@righteousfist175]

I just tuned to day there's nothing I care less about than what this goofs day is like

[@collegepennsylvania837]

“He was despised and rejected- a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care. Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the sins of us all. He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth. Unjustly condemned, he was led away. No one cared that he died without descendants, that his life was cut short in midstream. But he was struck down for the rebellion of my people. He had done no wrong and had never deceived anyone. But he was buried like a criminal; he was put in a rich man’s grave. But it was the Lord’s good plan to crush him and cause him grief. Yet when his life is made an offering for sin, he will have many descendants. He will enjoy a long life, and the Lord’s good plan will prosper in his hands. When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied. And because of his experience, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their sins. I will give him the honors of a victorious soldier, because he exposed himself to death. He was counted among the rebels. He bore the sins of many and interceded for rebels.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭53:3-12‬ ‭NLT‬‬ This was written around 700 years before Jesus came into the earth, yet it describes His life perfectly. "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 God loves you so much and showed that by sending His Son to die for us so that we may inherit eternal life. We deserve hell but He gave us heaven through faith in Jesus. He took the punishment we deserved and by putting our faith in Him we can be saved. The Key To Eternal Life: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vHp2CKqc6Aock For evidence for Christianity and answered questions, check out kzbin.info and kzbin.info because if Jesus really rose from the dead it is the most important fact ever!