In this episode of Behind The Wire, we dive into the latest from Daily Wire with host Cabot Phillips joining us to break down his exciting new live show Wired In Live—your front-row seat to breaking politics, culture, sharp analysis, and viral moments shaping the conversation. We spotlight Kassy Akiva's powerful new documentary No Other Lie, unpacking its bold take on truth-telling amid controversy (especially in light of recent Oscar buzz around similar themes). Plus, we dissect Michael Knowles' newest Bar Fight episode, featuring his epic takedowns and that hilarious reaction to the flood of Trump memes absolutely trolling liberals—pure chaos and comedy gold!

Topics:

• Cabot Phillips on Wired In Live: Behind the scenes of the new DailyWire+ exclusive

• Kassy Akiva's No Other Lie: The new documentary exposing hard truths

• Andrew Klavan talks about the best Oscar movies

• Michael Knowles' Latest Bar Fight

• Trump memes with Michael Knowles

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We give  into Michael Knowles’ latest debate, give you an exclusive sneak peek at the new Matt Walsh Real History episode, and share updates on Be A Man With Me. Plus, we preview a brand-new Ben Shapiro vs. Producer Savvy original that gets more chaotic than expected.

Things get spicy, behind-the-scenes stories get real, and we pull back the curtain on everything happening across The Daily Wire.

Topics:

 • Michael Knowles’ Latest Debate

 • Sneak Peek: New Real History with Matt Walsh

 • Be A Man With Me Updates

 • Ben Shapiro vs. Producer Savvy Original

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Ep. 42 - New MATT WALSH Sneak Peak & Shapiro Vs Savy

We take you behind the scenes of Behind The Wire as Ben Shapiro stands by his decision to vote for Trump—and we bring you the first teaser from his latest video explaining why he has no regrets.

We also break down highlights from the TPUSA speech in Idaho featuring Matt Walsh and Michael Knowles, plus an exclusive first look at their brand-new series Off the Clock.

Then, Daily Wire’s Editor-in-Chief joins the show to discuss what it was like attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, including the shocking presence of a would-be assailant. And to top it all off, we show you the wild AI fight between Georgia and Justine Turley you've been asking for.
Things get intense, behind-the-scenes stories get real, and we pull back the curtain on everything happening across The Daily Wire.

Topics:

• Ben Shapiro Explains Why He Doesn’t Regret Voting for Trump (Teaser)
 
• TPUSA Idaho Speech Highlights (Matt Walsh & Michael Knowles)

• New Series: Off the Clock (First Teaser)

• Inside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
 
• AI Fight: Georgia vs. Justine Turley

Ep. 41 - Ben Shapiro Stands by Trump + New Matt Walsh & Michael Knowles Series

We take you behind the scenes of Behind The Wire like never before—after a storm nearly destroys our entire set while we’re trying to film. What went wrong, what survived, and how we kept the show going.
We also reveal a Michael Knowles social media video we couldn’t release, and tease a powerful new Michael & episode: "Michael & Intelligent Design | Dr. Stephen C. Meyer."
Plus, get a sneak peek at a new Matt Walsh video responding to spicy comments, a teaser from Ben Shapiro taking on socialism, and a shocking clip from the latest episode of Be A Man With Me.
Things get chaotic, behind-the-scenes moments get real, and we pull back the curtain on everything happening across The Daily Wire.

Topics:

• Storm Destroys the Set During Filming

• Unreleased Michael Knowles Social Media Video

• Michael & Intelligent Design with Dr. Stephen C. Meyer (Teaser)

• Matt Walsh Responds to Spicy Comments

• Ben Shapiro Takes on Socialism (Teaser)

• Shocking Clip from Be A Man With Me

Ep. 40 - Michael Knowles Couldn't Release This Video & Spicy Matt Walsh Comments

We take you behind the scenes of Real History with Matt Walsh as an editor breaks down how the show comes together—from crafting the narrative to bringing history to life on screen. We also go inside Ben Shapiro’s team to unpack the story behind his viral video at UPenn, and dive into one of our wildest concepts yet: the Ghost of Karl Marx. Plus, we break down Michael Knowles’ latest panel debate featuring a group of women, and preview a brand-new episode of Andrew Klavan’s On the Culture. Things heat up, insights get real, and we give you a look behind the curtain at everything happening across The Daily Wire.

Topics:

• Real History with Matt Walsh Editor Breaks Down the Process

• Inside Ben Shapiro’s Viral UPenn Video

• The Ghost of Karl Marx

• Michael Knowles Debates a Panel of Women

• Teaser for On the Culture with Andrew Klavan

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Ep. 39 - Ben Shapiro Asked What It Would Take to Convert to Christianity + AI Ghost Video Explained

The king of communism, Karl Marx, joins the Greatest Guests for the pilot episode. 

AI resurrects the father of communism for his first late-night appearance. Marx roasts modern capitalism, struggles with smartphones, and debates whether the proletariat can really unionize DoorDash drivers.

We Interviewed The Man Who Killed Millions... The AI Ghost of Karl Marx

We give you a sneak peak on the set and a brand-new Michael Knowles documentary for the ARTEMIS II Mission and break down the latest FACE OFF episode featuring Michael Knowles and Nick Freitas, plus a new episode of Be A Man With Me. Then we dive into Matt Walsh's Real History on the Civil War, react to Andrew Klavan's latest movie trailer, and things get spicy in the mailbag segment. Enjoy!

Topics:

 • "Matt Walsh Doesn't Know" — Secrets from Set

 • New Michael Knowles Documentary

 • FACE OFF: Michael Knowles vs. Nick Freitas

 • New Episode of Be A Man With Me

 • Real History with Matt Walsh (Civil War)

 • Andrew Klavan Movie Trailer Reaction

 • Mailbag Segment

Don't miss the laughs, behind-the-scenes moments, and insider updates from across The Daily Wire.
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Ep. 38 - "Matt Walsh Doesn’t Know" — Secrets On Set & New Michael Knowles Documentary

In this episode of Behind The Wire, we break down Michael Knowles’ LIVE coverage of the historic Artemis II launch from Kennedy Space Center—and the internet’s wild conspiracy theories claiming the whole thing was faked on a green screen. Did we really witness history… or is the internet just doing what it does best? We’re also joined by Reagan Conrad, who stops by to talk about her brand-new show, what viewers can expect, and what she’s most excited about moving forward. Plus, we dive into the new true crime series That’s So Criminal, breaking down what makes it a must-watch.

Topics:

• Michael Knowles LIVE at the Artemis II Launch

 • Internet Conspiracies: Was It All Fake?

 • Reagan Conrad Joins to Talk Her New Show

 • New True Crime Series: That’s So Criminal

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Ep. 37 - Did We FAKE The NASA Launch? + New Reagan Conrad Show!

In this episode of Behind The Wire, we totally forget to break down Matt Walsh’s new docuseries debunking common Civil War myths and historical misconceptions.
We also react to Ben Shapiro’s take on the idea of Snape being cast as a Black character in Harry Potter, and dive into Michael Knowles’ latest content—including a hilarious YES or NO episode with Jeff Dye and a powerful new Michael & featuring a prison survivor.
Plus, we preview new documentaries, discuss upcoming releases, and highlight Daily Wire’s special Easter presentation of The Passion of the Christ.

Topics:

 • Ben Shapiro Reacts to Snape Casting Debate

 • Michael Knowles & Jeff Dye on YES or NO

 • New Michael & Featuring a Prison Survivor

 • Upcoming Documentaries & Releases

 • Daily Wire Presents The Passion of the Christ for Easter

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Ep. 36 - Ben Shapiro's Hot Take On "Black Snape" In Harry Potter + Michael Knowles Gives Up Drinking

In this episode of Behind The Wire, Pawel Widawski joins the show to break down his new series "Be A Man With Me," sharing behind-the-scenes stories from production, what it was really like filming with the crew, and what role he’s taking on next.
We also dive into Michael Knowles’ latest episode with Jeremiah Johnston, where they take on and debunk "woke religion." Plus, a Daily Wire host celebrates a birthday, Ben Davies’ movie gets hilariously memed, and we wrap things up with a fan-favorite mailbag segment.

• Pawel Widawski on Be A Man With Me + Behind-the-Scenes Stories

 • What’s Next for Pawel?

 • Michael Knowles & Dr. Jeremiah Johnston Take on "Woke Religion"

 • Daily Wire Birthday Celebration

 • Ben Davies’ Movie Gets Memed

 • Mailbag Segment

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Ep. 35 - Tased On Camera & Knowles DEBUNKS Woke Religion |

Ep. 34 - Trump Trolls Libs, New DW Show, & The Oscars Get EXPOSED |

In this episode of Behind The Wire, we break down the Daily Wire's gripping live coverage of the war in Iran—Operation Epic Fury—and how the production team pulled off non-stop updates amid massive strikes and breaking developments.
Plus, the latest Bar Fight goes LIVE in Nashville with Michael Knowles debating Rep. Dan Crenshaw on Iran—pure fireworks!
We spotlight the new episode of Michael & the Medical Miracle, Producer Savy teases the next chaotic Ben After Dark, and we recap the epic season finale of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin.

Topics:

• Daily Wire Live Iran War Coverage & Production Insights

• Bar Fight LIVE: Michael Knowles vs. Dan Crenshaw

• New: Michael & the Medical Miracle

• Ben After Dark Tease from Producer Savy

• Pendragon Cycle Season Finale

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Ep. 33 - Knowles LIVE Show Drama, Pendragon Finale, & Producer Savvy Talks B.A.D. |

In this episode of Behind The Wire, we sit down with the talented Emree Franklin, who brings the iconic villain Morgian to life in The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin—she opens up about embodying the sorceress in this epic Arthurian fantasy series.

Plus, we unpack the latest high-stakes episode of Bar Fight featuring Michael Knowles going toe-to-toe with challengers in no-holds-barred debates that always deliver fireworks. We break down Daily Wire's sharp State of the Union coverage, including the viral moment with reporter Brecca Stoll grilling college students who hilariously tried to rate Trump's speech... before it even happened.

And for a late-night tease, get a sneak peek at Ben After Dark Episode 3—where Ben unleashes his unfiltered roasts on the headlines in this irreverent, patience-zero late-night vibe.

Topic Rundown: 

• Emree Franklin on Playing "Morgian" in The Pendragon Cycle

• Latest Bar Fight Showdown with Michael Knowles

• YES or NO With John Doyle

• DW State of the Union Coverage & Brecca Stoll's Viral Student Interviews

• Sneak Peek: Ben After Dark Ep. 3

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Ep. 32 - Ben Shapiro Gets His Mind Controlled, Morgian From Pendragon, & DW True Crime |

In this episode of Behind The Wire, Matt Fradd joins the show to discuss his upcoming crusade video, where he debunks some of the most common Australian stereotypes. We also welcome Pendragon star Myles Clohessy, who portrays Uther: “Battlechief of Britain.” He opens up about bringing this legendary Arthurian figure to life in The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin. Plus, a teaser for the upcoming FACE OFF trivia showdown featuring Michael Knowles and Benny Johnson going head-to-head on the Epstein files—expect sharp wit, surprising facts, and plenty of laughs. We drop a sizzling new teaser from the latest Bar Fight episode, and crown the winner of our wild mechanical bull riding competition among Daily Wire employees—who held on the longest in this epic rodeo showdown?

• Matt Fradd Debunks a Hot Topic in His Latest Crusade Video

• Myles Clohessy on Playing Uther in The Pendragon Cycle

• FACE OFF Trivia Teaser: Michael Knowles vs. Benny Johnson on the Epstein Files

• New Bar Fight Teaser

• Mechanical Bull Riding Competition Winner  

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Ep. 31 - Matt Fradd DEBUNKS Hot Topics + Benny Johnson Teams Up With Michael Knowles |

Go behind the scenes at The Daily Wire in this episode of Behind The Wire! We celebrate the exciting return of Brett Cooper with her latest updates and insights, dive into the latest heated clash on Michael Knowles' Bar Fight, unpack the weekend's must-watch content drops, play everyone's favorite spicy game with Yes or No Valentine's Questions, drop a sizzling teaser for the premiere of Ben After Dark Season 2 (kicking off this Valentine's weekend), and break down the dramatic twists in Pendragon Episode 5: The Price of Failure from The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin.

Topics: 

• Brett Cooper With Michael Knowles

• Latest Bar Fight teaser  

• Weekend Content Highlights 

• Yes or No Valentine's Questions 

• Ben After Dark Season 2 Teaser 

• Pendragon Episode 5: The Price of Failure

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Ep. 30 - Brett Cooper With Knowles + Spicy Ben After Dark Teaser |

Go behind the scenes at The Daily Wire in this episode of Behind The Wire! We dive into the excitement surrounding the launch of Ben After Dark Season 2, break down the intense twists in Pendragon Episode 4 from The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin, recap the epic showdown in the latest Michael Knowles Bar Fight featuring Harry Sisson, and get the inside scoop on Michael Knowles' mind-blowing discussion with the Rogue Archaeologist, Tim Alberino.

Topics:

• Ben After Dark Season 2 Launch

• Pendragon Episode 4: The King of Maridunum

• Michael Knowles Bar Fight with Harry Sisson

• Michael & The Rogue Archaeologist (Tim Alberino)

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Ep. 29 - Ben After Dark Is BACK! Harry Sisson & Face Peelers |

Go behind the scenes at The Daily Wire in this episode of Behind The Wire! We recap the chaos of the recent Ice Storm that hit the team, hear the inspiring story of how Georgia Howe joined the Morning Wire crew, we discuss the Pendragon Episode 3 from the Rise of the Merlin series, we give the date for the next Bar Fight with Michael Knowles, and get a sneak peak of the Yes or No with special guest Matt Fradd.

Topics:

• Daily Wire Ice Storm 

• How Georgia Howe Joined Joined Morning Wire 

• Pendragon Episode 3

• Bar Fight With Michael Knowles
 
• Yes or No With Matt Fradd

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Ep. 28 - Georgia Howe Tells All, Michael Knowles Is Sick, & DW Ice Storm Update |

The Producer Mathis Glover and editor Jared Bentley of the epic new Daily Wire+ series The Pendragon Cycle: The Rise of Merlin join the show to dive deep into Episodes 1 and 2.

Ben Shapiro's producer stops by to break down the viral podcast episode featuring Ben Shapiro and California Governor Gavin Newsom.

We also tease an upcoming segment of YES or NO with the one and only Matt Fradd. Plus, catch a brand-new episode of Bar Fight, where Michael Knowles takes on challengers in another no-holds-barred discussion showdown.

Topics:

• The Pendragon Cycle Episodes 1 & 2 with Mathis Glover and Jarod Bentley

• Behind the Viral Ben Shapiro x Gavin Newsom Podcast

• YES or NO with Matt Fradd Teaser

• New Bar Fight Episode

• And The Best Movies of all time

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Ep. 27 - Shapiro vs. Gavin Newsom & Pendragon –2 Spoilers! |

Today we give you the inside scoop on the high-energy debate series Bar Fight, where Michael takes on challengers in no-holds-barred discussions. Megan Basham stops by to talk Pendragon.  We also get to show a special video feature with Matt Fradd, and hear a warm hello and update from Daily Wire's own Mary Margaret Olohan! Plus, the viral DW reporter Brecca Stoll joins the show to share her experiences interviewing protesters in the field.

Topics:

• Pendragon With Megan Basham

• Brecca Stoll Talks About Interviewing Protestors

• Behind The Scenes at BAR FIGHT 

• Matt Fradd Video 

• Mary Margaret Olohan Says Hello!

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Ep. 26 - VIRAL Protest Clip, Special Matt Fradd Message, & Mary Margaret Olohan |

Producer Dallas Sonnier joins us to give a rare behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated fantasy epic The Pendragon Cycle, sharing untold stories from the set of this groundbreaking series Matt Walsh's new History series takes on one of the most contentious issues in American discourse: the myths and realities surrounding slavery. We also break down the recent Michael Knowles controversy that's been making waves. Enjoy!

Topics:

• Nick Gets Engaged 

• Dallas Sonnier Give A Behind The Scenes Look Into Pendragon

• Michael & The Looksmaxxer Explained 

• Professor Jacob Goes Viral 

• New Matt Walsh History Series

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Ep. 25 - Pendragon Producer, Matt Walsh Takes On Slavery, & Knowles Controversy Explained |

Merry Christmas! On this episode, we dive in and give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into The Daily Wire's newest documentary. Cabot Phillips joins the show to talk about going viral, being a guest on Ellen, and joining The Daily Wire. We also take a look back on the year and talk about how all of us ended up working at The Daily Wire. Enjoy!

Topics:

• Cabot Phillips on The Ellen Show

• How Morning Wire started

• Behind the scenes on a brand-new documentary "Manhattan Project 2.0"

• Justin's wild music career

• Ben Davies' movie career

• And how the rest of the team joined DW

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