Could the Texas Senate election become one of the biggest political stories of the 2026 midterms? Ben Shapiro takes a closer look at the Howdy Doody Democrat James Talarico and his comments about hating Christianity, loving drag queens, and his record on trans-ing the kids from the Texas State House. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this November's election. 

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Who is James Talarico?

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Is There Hope For Hollywood?

We keep hearing that a Democratic tsunami will wipe out Republicans in the Senate... but that may be a demoralization op; Vice President Vance cracks down on Microsoft for immigration violations they may not have committed; and actor Sebastian Stan says a rational thing. Also, actor Gary Sinise joins the show to discuss his new book "Graceful Warrior" about his son Mac.

"Graceful Warrior: The True Story of a Son, a Father, and a Family Who Carried Each Other Through" will be released on November 10th. You can pre-order a copy here: https://a.co/d/0hltTeUg

Here’s the Real State of the Senate — Race by Race

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A shocking video emerges of a six-year-old black child cursing police after shooting his teacher, and we discuss the social pathologies that lead to tragedies like this; Marco Rubio gives a bang-up speech at the Acropolis, and we ask whether the 2028 Republican nomination is a foregone conclusion.

THIS Clip Is What Happens When Parents Fail

Fire Sophie Cunningham?!

On the third anniversary of October 7, we discuss what that massive terrorist attack actually means for the West – and why the West’s response looks a lot like the end of the West itself; France burns, and the journalistic world avoids the real story; and Andrew Tate is very into horses and eels.

The World's Response to October 7 Should Terrify You

Retardosphere Strikes Again

Left-wingers try to shut down our newest movie production by force of law in violation of the First Amendment... and the media cheer the censorship; we discuss whether Russia just unleashed a plague on the rest of the world; and Theo Von and Candace Owens mock Erika Kirk yet again (and Candace talks about whether she drives a Subaru).

They Tried To STOP Our Latest Movie Production. They Lost. F*** Them.

Tucker Carlson praises Russia, explains that it would have been no biggie if Hitler won World War II... and gets mogged; we explore the latest polling on 2026, and examine why there’s still a significant chance Republicans overperform; and Tom Cruise makes a crappy climate change film while Zach Bryan stands with Hamas.

Tucker Carlson Just Got Schooled

Karl Marx’s ideas still shape American politics, from the Democratic Socialists of America to the populist right’s growing attacks on free markets. Ben Shapiro breaks down what Marx actually believed, how Marxism works, why the DSA still uses its framework, and where figures like Tucker Carlson increasingly echo the same economic and political arguments.

I Read Marx So You Don't Have To

Talarico Is NOT A Moderate

The governor of New York is siccing her state attorney general on Cornell men who almost certainly did not commit rape – and we dig into more details of the case proving just that; France explodes in riots, thanks to an out-of-control welfare state, Left-wing radicalism, and third world immigration; and the true American uniparty is all for endless government spending and blaming capitalism.

What the Latest Cornell 7 Documents Reveal

Deportations Hit A Record High

New details emerge about the FlyDubai attempted hijacking, and the heroism of the Israeli passengers and Indian pilot who stopped it; we talk about the West’s choice between standing up and surrendering to radical Islam; and Pete Davidson is keeping his Hillary Clinton tattoo.

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Check out these books about Islam and Iran by V. S. Naipaul:

"Among the Believers: An Islamic Journey" https://a.co/d/05Z9bDjd

"Beyond Belief: Islamic Excursions Among the Converted Peoples" https://a.co/d/05I2dAq4

The Hijacking Story Just Got More Insane. Here's The Latest.

The Sane Daughter Of A Race Hustler

An Omani co-pilot tries to fly a plane filled with Israelis into the ground, but his terrorist attack is stopped by the brave passengers and pilot; Zohran Mamdani, anti-Semite extraordinaire, announces his plan to combat anti-Semitism; and rumors abound about Candace Owens' sexuality, and we explore what we know, and also what we know know.

Everything We Know About the FlyDubai Hijacking Attempt

Dems Get Weird Ahead of Midterms

The political Left accuses Cornell University of being anti-woman after a Jane Doe emerges with an ugly gang rape allegation…two years after she told a totally different story; the UK releases alleged terror suspects on bail; and 68-year-old Madonna is prancing around awkwardly at the VMAs, even though she’s older than Estelle Getty was in Golden Girls.

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They Tried To STOP Our Latest Movie Production. They Lost. F*** Them.

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Talarico Is NOT A Moderate

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