WASHINGTON—Daily Wire investigative reporter Luke Rosiak will testify before the United States Senate this week on a federal DEI program riddled with waste, fraud, and abuse.
Rosiak will address lawmakers during a Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee hearing titled &#8220;Running Government Like a Small Business: Cut Waste, Crush Fraud.&#8221; He will speak on the 8(a) program, one of the largest and oldest DEI initiatives in the country, which affects contracts at almost all federal agencies. Rosiak has led the charge in exposing problems with 8(a), which sets aside government contracts for firms run by members of certain &#8220;disadvantaged&#8221; classes, largely racial and ethnic minorities.
Rosiak, who last month won the<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/daily-wires-luke-rosiak-wins-investigative-journalism-award-for-best-doge-reporting" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 2025 Dao Prize</a> for his work covering extraordinary government waste, has exposed countless<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/core-part-of-minority-contracting-program-is-illegal-judge-said?author=Luke+Rosiak&amp;category=News&amp;elementPosition=5&amp;row=0&amp;rowType=Vertical+List&amp;title=The+Core+Part+Of+This+Federal+Race-Based+Contracting+Program+Is+Illegal%2C+Judge+Says" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 8(a) program abuses.</a> The Department of Justice found that the 8(a) program had been exploited to carry out a<a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/usaid-official-and-three-corporate-executives-plead-guilty-decade-long-bribery-scheme" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> $550 million bribery scheme</a> over several decades. The program became vulnerable to abuse through &#8220;pass-through&#8221; fraud, in which minority-owned businesses would win a federal contract through a no-bid process, collect a cut of the funds, and then subcontract another company to do the actual work needed for the contract.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler are investigating the misuse, which independent journalist James O&#8217;Keefe describes as a potential<a href="https://x.com/JamesOKeefeIII/status/1980344367014429114" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> $100 billion scandal</a>.
The upcoming hearing aims to highlight the full extent of the waste, fraud, and abuse that investigators say took place. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), who chairs the small business committee, recently introduced the<a href="https://www.ernst.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ernst-introduces-bill-to-halt-fraud-filled-sba-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Stop 8(a) Contracting Fraud Act</a> to place a hold on all new no-bid federal contracts until the 8(a) program, dramatically expanded under President Joe Biden as part of a DEI initiative, undergoes a full audit.
While Rosiak will focus on fraud within the 8(a) program, two other witnesses will address additional areas of waste, including misuse of COVID funds and USAID grants: Open the Books CEO John Hart, and Courtney LaFountain, Acting Director of the Government Accountability Office.
“If a small business treated their finances like the government treats tax dollars, they would go out of business,” Ernst said. “This has always been an issue in Washington, but under Joe Biden it became an all-you-can-eat buffet of waste, fraud, and abuse with criminals and con artists cashing in while hardworking Americans were left out in the cold. I look forward to hearing from our expert witnesses on where Congress should focus our continued efforts to downsize the bloated bureaucracy, increase government efficiency, and best serve small businesses.”
The hearing will take place on Wednesday, December 10 at 2:30 p.m.

IMG_3502

Daily Wire’s Luke Rosiak Will Testify Before The Senate On Massive Federal DEI Scheme

Daily Wire

Fraud

Joni Ernst

Luke Rosiak

Senate

When America developed the atomic bomb that would eventually bring an end to World War II, a secret city in Tennessee was vital for the uranium enrichment that powered the Manhattan Project. Now, that once-secret city is the hub of a new arms race, and The Daily Wire got an exclusive, inside look.
The <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/videos/manhattan-project-2">Manhattan Project 2.0</a> follows Daily Wire senior reporter Cabot Phillips as he heads to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, which has been reborn as the front line of a global competition against China that the United States cannot afford to lose. Inside the halls of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, President Trump’s Energy Secretary Chris Wright delivers an unmistakable warning: If America throttles its own energy supply and innovation, China will seize the lead in artificial intelligence.
&#8220;AI has been around for a long time, but it&#8217;s hitting critical mass now. In the next few years, AI is going to change our world, not just economically, but in science and also in national defense,&#8221; Wright says. &#8220;China is working aggressively in AI. If they get a meaningful lead on us on AI, it will be a different world in the future.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/videos/manhattan-project-2">WATCH: Manhattan Project 2.0 On DailyWire+</a>
To understand what’s at stake, Phillips was given rare access to Frontier, the world&#8217;s leading supercomputer driving a modern scientific sprint toward the future. Here, America’s top researchers, led by OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman, use AI to accelerate nuclear fusion breakthroughs, model entire reactor cores before they’re built, design next-generation aircraft engines, and rebuild America’s manufacturing edge atom by atom. Frontier isn’t just running calculations, it is collapsing years of research into days, giving the United States a chance to outpace China’s rapidly expanding digital warfare capabilities.
But the story doesn’t end with the future. Phillips was escorted into the X-10 Graphite Reactor, a sealed historic site where workers once loaded uranium into a massive graphite cube without knowing they were launching the nuclear age. Standing before the original channels and concrete shielding, he learns how that dangerous experiment birthed nuclear engineering itself and paved the way for the Navy’s first nuclear submarines — proof that breakthroughs at Oak Ridge have shifted global power before.
The Manhattan Project 2.0 reveals a nation at another historic crossroads, where nuclear energy, supercomputing, and artificial intelligence converge into a single generational test. It asks whether America will once again accept the risk and responsibility of leading the world into a new age of power, or watch China define that future instead.

Manhattan Project 2.0

Manhattan Project 2.0: Inside The Once-Secret City Now Powering America’s AI Fight Against China

Artificial Intelligence

China

Chris Wright

Trump Administration

Christmas is coming — and with it, the annual dread of finding gifts that don&#8217;t come with a side of corporate virtue-signaling. You know the drill: every purchase is a moral minefield, and every brand wants you to know their “Social Impact &amp; Belonging Division” definitely isn’t the DEI department they promised they’d get rid of.
Good news: The Daily Wire&#8217;s family of brands exists so you don&#8217;t have to give your hard-earned cash to companies that hate you. Whether you&#8217;re shopping for Dad, your husband, your kids, or that one uncle who won’t shut up about Bitcoin at Christmas dinner, we&#8217;ve rounded up the best woke-free gifts from the Daily Wire that&#8217;ll actually make people smile without second-guessing the pronouns of whoever made it.
<h3>🪒 Jeremy’s Razors: The Last Razor You’ll Ever Need</h3>
<a href="https://www.jeremysrazors.com/collections/jeremys-shaving"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1007807 size-large" src="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/JR-CyberMonday-1x1-1-576x576.jpg" alt="" width="576" height="576" srcset="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/JR-CyberMonday-1x1-1-576x576.jpg 576w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/JR-CyberMonday-1x1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/JR-CyberMonday-1x1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/JR-CyberMonday-1x1-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/JR-CyberMonday-1x1-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/JR-CyberMonday-1x1-1.jpg 2048w" sizes=" (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" /></a>
Let’s face it — the men in your life deserve razors that don’t back down. Jeremy’s Razors is here to make sure his morning routine stays as smooth as his political convictions. Get up to 50% off Jeremy’s Razors Cyber Monday sale now.
This season’s lineup:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.jeremysrazors.com/products/legendary-razor-bundle?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial">The Legendary Bundle</a> – Everything you need for a freedom-fueled shave, shower — everything he needs to look and feel his best: razor handle, blades, shave cream, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, and more. Think of it as the AR-15 of razors plus the rest of the arsenal to go with it— reliable, efficient, and guaranteed to make your bathroom mirror reflection stand taller.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.jeremysrazors.com/products/precision-5-razor-1-year-supply?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251119&amp;utm_source=editorial">Precision 5 Razor One Year Supply</a> – A gift that gives woke-free, exceptionally smooth shaves all year long.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.jeremysrazors.com/products/2-year-razor-bundle?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial">Shave Deal of the Decade</a> – Why stop at 1 year? Get a handle + 2 years of blades and say goodbye to shopping &#8217;til 2027.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.jeremysrazors.com/products/all-day-set?selling_plan=3028484309?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial">Hair &amp; Body Bundle</a> – Shampoo, Body Wash, &amp; Conditioner. Everything he needs to wash the nonsense down the drain. Made in the USA. 100% woke-free.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.jeremysrazors.com/products/womens-2gen-deluxe-collection?selling_plan=4060840149?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial">The Women’s Deluxe Bundle</a> – Because women deserve better too. (And because she’s tired of paying extra for pastel.)</li>
</ul>
And for the love of common sense, don’t wait till Christmas Eve — Jeremy’s is running up to 50% off, free shipping over $100, and limited-edition holiday bundles that even Santa can’t compete with.
<h3>🦅 <a href="https://store.dailywire.com/?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial">The Daily Wire Shop</a>: Culture Meets Conservatism 
</h3>
<a href="https://store.dailywire.com/products/gold-leftist-tears-tumbler?_pos=2&amp;_sid=9c145dd2a&amp;_ss=r?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1007809 size-large" src="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/DWS-CyberMonday-1x1-1-576x576.jpg" alt="" width="576" height="576" srcset="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/DWS-CyberMonday-1x1-1-576x576.jpg 576w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/DWS-CyberMonday-1x1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/DWS-CyberMonday-1x1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/DWS-CyberMonday-1x1-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/DWS-CyberMonday-1x1-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/DWS-CyberMonday-1x1-1.jpg 2048w" sizes=" (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" /></a>
&nbsp;
Forget your Amazon cart — it’s time to shop up to 70% off conservative gifts for everyone on your list. The <a href="https://store.dailywire.com/?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial">Daily Wire Shop</a> is fully loaded with talent merch, bestselling books, and gifts that trigger all the right people.
Holiday Bestsellers:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://store.dailywire.com/products/gold-leftist-tears-tumbler?_pos=2&amp;_sid=9c145dd2a&amp;_ss=r?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial">Golden Leftist Tears Tumbler</a> &#8211; The world&#8217;s greatest beverage vessel has returned, get your before they sell out again! (50% off today only)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://store.dailywire.com/products/collected-poems-of-donald-j-trump?_pos=1&amp;_sid=74af27036&amp;_ss=rhttps://dailywire.slack.com/archives/C08GEQFK8N9/p1762549781057349">Collected Poems of Donald J. Trump</a> – For the literary patriot in your life. (Critics call it “the greatest book since the Bible.” Critics are wrong, but still.)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://store.dailywire.com/products/yes-or-no?_pos=1&amp;_sid=c4a153be8&amp;_ss=r?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial">Yes or No Game From Michael Knowles</a> – The game that makes Monopoly look like a gender studies class.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://store.dailywire.com/products/am-i-racist-the-game?_pos=1&amp;_sid=9301aef57&amp;_ss=r?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial">Am I Racist? The Game From Matt Walsh</a> – Spoiler alert: No. You’re just honest.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://store.dailywire.com/products/fauxcahontas_statue?_pos=1&amp;_sid=0730fccb0&amp;_ss=r?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial">Fauxcahontas Statue</a> – The only figurine brave enough to tell the truth about “heritage.”</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://store.dailywire.com/collections/michael-knowles?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial">Michael Knowles Sweaters</a> &#8211; Michael Knowles chose his tailors in New York because they make garments that fit right, feel right, and last. And now, he&#8217;s making them available to you.​​ Four classic sweaters made from 100% pure Scottish cashmere and 100% extrafine Italian merino wool. Knit in New York, New York.</li>
</ul>
Plus, <a href="https://store.dailywire.com/products/mystery-bundle-2025?_pos=1&amp;_sid=48eed3ec7&amp;_ss=r?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial">mystery bundles</a>, and the return of the best in gifts from your Daily Wire favorite hosts like Ben Shapiro, Michael Knowles, Matt Walsh, Andrew Klavan, and more.
<h3>💨 Mayflower Cigars: A Legacy You Can Light</h3>
<a href="https://store.dailywire.com/products/gold-leftist-tears-tumbler?_pos=2&amp;_sid=9c145dd2a&amp;_ss=r?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1007815 size-large" src="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/Mayflower-CyberMonday-1x1-1-576x576.jpg" alt="" width="576" height="576" srcset="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/Mayflower-CyberMonday-1x1-1-576x576.jpg 576w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/Mayflower-CyberMonday-1x1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/Mayflower-CyberMonday-1x1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/Mayflower-CyberMonday-1x1-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/Mayflower-CyberMonday-1x1-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/Mayflower-CyberMonday-1x1-1.jpg 2048w" sizes=" (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" /></a>
&nbsp;
The passion of Mayflower founder Michael Knowles brings premium handmade cigars worth the voyage. Up to 25% off. Use code CHRISTMAS at checkout.
Gifts Worth Crossing Oceans For:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://mayflowercigars.com/mayflower-trinity-8-cigar-assortment/?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251119&amp;utm_source=editorial">ALL NEW &#8211; Mayflower Trinity 8-Cigar Assortment</a> – For the first time, all three of our signature blends — Mayflower Dawn, Mayflower Dusk, and the double-maduro Mayflower Dream—are available in one refined collection.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://mayflowercigars.com/captains-reserve/?searchid=13768&amp;search_query=captains?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial">The Captain’s Reserve</a> – Two beautifully giftable vessels offering 14 Mayflower Dawn and Mayflower Dusk Cigars in their Robusto and Toro vitolas. Stocking stuffer? I hardly know her!</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://mayflowercigars.com/mayflower-8-cigar-assortment/?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial">The Original Mayflower 8-Cigar Sampler</a> – Now 30% off. Get the original assortment that launched the voyage complete with Mayflower Dawn and Mayflower Dusk blends.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://mayflowercigars.com/accessories/?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251107&amp;utm_source=editorial">Accessory Discounts</a> – Mayflower lighters and travel humidors, because presentation matters, and where there’s smoke, there’s fire.</li>
</ul>
Use code CHRISTMAS at checkout. Free shipping for all orders $250+.
<h3>🕯️ Up to 50% Off The Candle Club: For God, Country, &amp; Cozy Homes</h3>
<a href="https://thecandleclub.com/?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251119&amp;utm_source=editorial"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1007817 size-large" src="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/TCC-CyberMonday-1x1-1-576x576.jpg" alt="" width="576" height="576" srcset="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/TCC-CyberMonday-1x1-1-576x576.jpg 576w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/TCC-CyberMonday-1x1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/TCC-CyberMonday-1x1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/TCC-CyberMonday-1x1-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/TCC-CyberMonday-1x1-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/11/TCC-CyberMonday-1x1-1.jpg 2048w" sizes=" (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" /></a>
&nbsp;
For the person who lights candles to cover the scent of progressive despair, The Candle Club offers premium scents handpicked by Daily Wire talent. These candles aren’t made by some socialist hipster named Skylar — they’re poured with purpose.
<a href="https://thecandleclub.com/?utm_campaign=gift-guide&amp;utm_content=20251119&amp;utm_source=editorial">Cyber Monday Deal: Up to 50% off.</a> Stock up, because sometimes, it&#8217;s nice to just burn something without starting a revolution.
<h3>💊 Responsible Man: Health That Doesn’t Apologize</h3>
For the guy who thinks “self-care” means taking the stairs once a week, it’s time to talk about Emerson Premium Men’s Multivitamin — from Responsible Man, The Daily Wire’s answer to the dad bod-industrial complex.
This is the supplement for men who build things, lead families, and occasionally lift heavy objects without making TikToks about it. Each Emerson Tin is packed with nutrients, testosterone-friendly ingredients, and zero woke nonsense.
Holiday Deals:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://responsibleman.com/">Cyber Monday Deal: 75% Off the Emerson Premium Men’s Multivitamin</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>🧨 Final Thoughts: Give Boldly. Live Freely.</h3>
This Christmas, skip the generic gifts and buy from brands that actually share your values — not lecture you about theirs. Whether you’re shaving like a patriot, lighting a candle that smells like courage, fueling your health with Emerson Vitamins, or gifting cigars that make memories, every purchase sends a message:
The culture war doesn’t take holidays off — and neither should your shopping cart.

Gifts

The Official Woke-Free Gift Guide For 2025

Black Friday

Christmas

Daily Wire Shop

Jeremy's Razors

Mayflower Cigars

Thanksgiving

WASHINGTON—Daily Wire investigative journalist Luke Rosiak was awarded the prestigious Dao Prize on Wednesday night for his work covering extraordinary government waste. 
Rosiak is the winner in the Best Reporting on Government Waste category, a special category at this year’s awards that was created due to the exceptional reporting done around Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. His prize-winning <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/fmcs-slush-fund-abolished-by-trump">investigation</a>, “Inside The Now-Shuttered Federal Agency Where Employees Lived ‘Like Reigning Kings,’” detailed the unchecked spending that went on for decades at an agency that most Americans never knew existed.
“I want to issue a hearty congratulations to an amazing reporter who shuttered an agency that I’ve never heard of,” said conservative radio host Vince Coglianese, who presented the award at the event sponsored by the Young America Foundation’s National Journalism Center. “And boy were these people wasting your money like it was their job.”
Rosiak’s story took readers inside the little-known Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, which occupied some of the priciest real estate in Washington, D.C., but did little to nothing of value for taxpayers. Employees spent taxpayer money on exotic vacations, portraits of themselves, and even to boost their own side-projects. 
It was just one of Rosiak’s eye-opening investigations this year on the topic of government waste, which became his main focus after Donald Trump announced that he would give DOGE the power to do something about the sort of waste that Rosiak has been exposing for more than a decade.
Other investigations by Rosiak this year uncovered massive abuse of the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/why-can-food-stamps-buy-junk-food-how-doge-could-save-billions-and-maha">federal food stamp system</a>, a <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/this-foreign-aid-agency-locked-its-doors-to-keep-doge-out-now-we-know-why">three-part series on mismanagement of the USAID-linked African Development Foundation</a>, and the origin story of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/a-doge-origin-story-how-barack-obama-laid-the-groundwork-for-elon-musk">how a woke White House office created by Barack Obama was transformed into DOGE</a>.
The Dao Prize was established in 2023 to “recognize excellence in investigative journalism,” and set out to put a spotlight on “courageous journalists” who for years have been ignored by the legacy media. This was the first year it recognized reporters in the field of government waste. 
“Luke is one of the most tenacious reporters in the business, and he’s ultimately motivated by shining a light where few other reporters are looking,” said Brent Scher, The Daily Wire’s Editor-in-Chief. “When he set out last year to put his full focus on government waste, we all knew it would have an impact. It’s great to see it recognized with this prestigious award.”
Rosiak’s work was regularly spotlighted by Musk as he drove DOGE, and in some cases, provided the investigative backbone for its work cutting government spending. 
“Investigative reporters never write happy stories, and at times our work can be emotionally draining,” Rosiak said. “It’s easy to feel outnumbered. But nights like tonight remind all of us here that we’re not alone.”
He said he hopes his reporting inspires other journalists to stick to their instincts, even when it feels like nobody’s paying attention.
“We don’t always see the impact of our work right away. Do the right thing for the right reasons, trust yourself, and keep persevering, and the reward will come eventually.”

Daily Wire’s Luke Rosiak Wins Investigative Journalism Award For Best ‘DOGE’ Reporting

DOGE

Donald Trump

Investigation

Daily Wire host Andrew Klavan’s latest installment in his Cameron Winter detective series is flying off the shelves, becoming the most popular new release among similar books on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/After-That-Dark-Cameron-Mysteries/dp/B0F95HQXQF/ref=zg_bsnr_g_7538398011_d_sccl_1/130-6421290-9842518?isALC=true">Amazon</a>. 
Klavan’s book “<a href="https://store.dailywire.com/products/after-that-the-dark-cameron-winter-mysteries-book-5?variant=43284484587580">After That, the Dark</a>,” was the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/new-releases/books/7538398011/ref=zg_b_hnr_7538398011_1">No. 1 book</a> on Amazon’s new releases in private investigator mysteries as of Friday afternoon. The book climbed to the top spot just days after its October 28 release. 
“After That, the Dark” is the fifth installment in Klavan’s USA Today bestselling Cameron Winter mystery series. This story begins with Cameron Winter falling in love, but it soon becomes a mystery cloaked in conspiracy and death. 
After finally working up the courage to contact the attractive therapist Gwendolyn Lord, he finds himself immersed in a passion that feels heaven-sent. When Gwendolyn tells him about a true-life “locked room mystery,” Winter feels compelled to investigate.
Join us now during our exclusive Deal of the Decade. Get everything for $7 a month. Not as fans. As fighters. Go to <a href="http://dailywire.com/Subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DailyWire.com/Subscribe</a> to join now.
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a solid citizen named Owen McKay suddenly went mad and killed his wife and child. Locked in a padded cell and monitored on video, he was nonetheless discovered dead from a projectile fired into his head. As Winter begins to ask questions, he finds Tulsa officials have been intimidated into silence by a killer who once tried to attack Winter during his days as a government assassin. What’s more, another mysterious death, just like McKay’s, has taken place in Connecticut. And both murders seem linked to a sinister billionaire who once clashed with Winter’s old mentor, the Recruiter.
Winter’s past and present are coming together in a single dangerous conspiracy. And though Winter desperately wants to escape his career as an assassin, his love for Gwendolyn is deepening quickly and he will do anything―and kill anyone―to protect her.
“After That, the Dark” is available now at <a href="https://store.dailywire.com/products/after-that-the-dark-cameron-winter-mysteries-book-5?utm_campaign=after-that-the-dark&amp;utm_content=20251031&amp;utm_source=editorial">Daily Wire Shop</a>, where readers can also obtain a <a href="https://store.dailywire.com/products/after-that-the-dark-cameron-winter-mysteries-book-5?utm_campaign=after-that-the-dark&amp;utm_content=20251031&amp;utm_source=editorial">signed copy</a> of Klavan’s latest hair-raising mystery. 
Want to read more before you buy? Check out the prologue and first chapter of “After That, the Dark” for free at <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/excerpt-get-a-sneak-peek-of-andrew-klavans-forthcoming-book-after-that-the-dark">The Daily Wire</a>. 
<iframe loading="lazy" title="Andrew Klavan&#039;s NEWEST book" width="422" height="750" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5NTCirdw_xA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<a href="https://store.dailywire.com/products/after-that-the-dark-cameron-winter-mysteries-book-5?variant=43284484587580"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-992487 size-large" src="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/10/ATTD-Book-Mobile-3-461x576.jpg" alt="" width="461" height="576" srcset="https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/10/ATTD-Book-Mobile-3-461x576.jpg 461w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/10/ATTD-Book-Mobile-3-240x300.jpg 240w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/10/ATTD-Book-Mobile-3-768x960.jpg 768w, https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2025/10/ATTD-Book-Mobile-3.jpg 960w" sizes=" (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px" /></a>

Andrew Klavan, After That, the Dark

Andrew Klavan’s Newest Mystery Novel Claims No. 1 Spot On Amazon

Amazon

Andrew Klavan

Books

I’ve got some excellent news to share, beginning January 2026, Pints With Aquinas is partnering with The Daily Wire. We will kick off our tenth year with a bigger studio, a stronger team, and, God willing, an even wider reach for preaching Jesus Christ and inviting people to join the Church he founded (hint: The Catholic Church). You will see a special Christmas episode in December, then weekly shows begin in the new year.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">

Watch me tonight on Friendly Fire at 7pm Eastern on DailyWire+ <a href="https://t.co/UqwXd5uJzd">pic.twitter.com/UqwXd5uJzd</a>
— Matt Fradd (@RealMattFradd) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealMattFradd/status/1983556821555232878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
&nbsp;
A word from the heart. Earlier this year, while my family and I were in Austria, with a little time in Croatia, I seriously considered stepping back from running the show. I love the conversations, and I love meeting people whose lives have been changed by the podcast. What wore me out was everything around it, production, logistics, thumbnails, flights, the business of it all. When I sat down with Caleb at The Daily Wire, I told him exactly that. I wasn’t trying to sell anything. I said, “If I do this, it must stay a fully Catholic show, and I need help with the parts I am not great at.” Their response, “Keep doing exactly what you are doing, we will build the infrastructure around you.”
So here’s what this partnership means, and what it doesn’t mean: Full editorial control. I choose the guests and the topics. Our mission stays the same, to preach Christ and invite people into the one, holy, Catholic and apostolic Church.
No paywall. If you are a casual viewer, nothing changes except you will get more Pints, same channel, better studio, higher output.
More episodes, better reach. With a world-class team handling operations, I can focus on conversations that matter, and release more content each week.
A Catholic team around the show. Melanie Pritchard, who has been with Pints since the basement days, is coming onboard, and we are adding faithful, prayerful professionals who are committed to the mission.
Why am I excited? Because the Lord seems to be opening a door I did not know how to walk through on my own. Over the years, I have seen how far this little show can travel. I have met listeners from Guatemala to Croatia, from airport kiosks to Lego stores, sharing how Pints helped them encounter Christ. Partnering with The Daily Wire lets us put holy gasoline on that fire, without diluting the faith.
If you&#8217;re cautious, I get it. If one of my favorite Catholic creators joined a big company, I would ask the same questions you’re asking. So let me earn your trust. Watch the next season. You will see the same show, just louder, clearer, and reaching more souls.
Two final requests. First, please pray for me, that I never become a stumbling block, that I stay faithful to Christ, and that every conversation glorifies God. If you are willing, would you offer a Rosary for this intention, Let me know so I can be encouraged. Second, invite someone who is Catholic curious to tune in when we launch in January. Ten years ago this began with a microphone in a basement. By God’s grace, and through your prayers, we are just getting started.
Totus Tuus Maria
Matt Fradd

MF_MF_2025-10-27_Editorial_Special Announcement_004-1

Big News For Pints With Aquinas, We’re Joining The Daily Wire In 2026

Catholic

WASHINGTON—Daily Wire Host Michael Knowles called for the federal government to &#8220;stop the consistent and accelerating trend of leftist terrorism&#8221; at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
The Daily Wire’s <a href="https://twitter.com/michaeljknowles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@michaeljknowles</a> appears before the United States Senate to expose what Democrats refuse to confront, the rise of left wing political violence. <a href="https://t.co/DbENR3dySX">https://t.co/DbENR3dySX</a>
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDailyWire/status/1983239105140986267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Opening Tuesday’s hearing, Subcommittee on the Constitution Chair Eric Schmitt (R-MO) warned that for the past 15 months, political violence “has been a constant fact of American life.”
&#8220;We&#8217;ve seen assassinations. We&#8217;ve seen murder. We&#8217;ve seen death. None of this is random. It&#8217;s organized, coordinated political terror,” Schmitt said.
The hearing comes just two months after Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk was murdered by a leftist assassin while speaking at a campus event in Utah. Knowles, a friend of Kirk&#8217;s, <a href="https://x.com/michaeljknowles/status/1968365304893030812">announced</a> that Turning Point’s college tour would continue after the tragedy, and he, along with several other conservative speakers, vowed to carry on the mission.
The chairman said he believes the people behind the violence are “determined militant extremists who wield violence for political ends.”
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
We must confront the threat of left-wing extremism.
For the past two years, America has been plagued by arsons, bombings, armed ambushes, assaults, violent riots, mass shootings and assassinations.
None of this is random. It is organized, coordinated political terror. <a href="https://t.co/TZkmWQ3nMi">pic.twitter.com/TZkmWQ3nMi</a>
— Senator Eric Schmitt (@SenEricSchmitt) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenEricSchmitt/status/1983259140177666266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
In addition to Kirk&#8217;s assassination, Schmitt invoked the two assassination attempts on President Donald Trump’s life, the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and a slew of arsons, bombings, armed ambushes, assaults, sniper attacks, mass shootings, riots, and violent mobs.
“We are faced with only two paths: Either we confront this political violence and end it, or it will end us,” Schmitt said.
Ranking member Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) said he is “absolutely horrified by political violence in this country” and “unequivocally” condemned Kirk’s murder, but cautioned against debating whether there was more political violence &#8220;on one side or the other.&#8221;
In his opening statement, Knowles blasted Welch for suggesting that we “not try to pinpoint exactly which side the violence comes from.”
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
.<a href="https://twitter.com/michaeljknowles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@michaeljknowles</a> calls out <a href="https://twitter.com/SenPeterWelch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SenPeterWelch</a> for saying it&#8217;s unproductive to point out that political violence is a left-wing problem:
&#8220;This seems to me confusing and misbegotten as one cannot solve a problem if one does not know where the problem lies.&#8221; <a href="https://t.co/CsM7tQZnPr">pic.twitter.com/CsM7tQZnPr</a>
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDailyWire/status/1983259013983973673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
“This seems to me confusing and misbegotten as one cannot solve a problem if one does not know where the problem lies,” Knowles said.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
.<a href="https://twitter.com/michaeljknowles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@michaeljknowles</a> testifies before the U.S. Senate regarding a left-wing attack on his speaking event at the University of Pittsburgh in 2023:
&#8220;I think we should all be able to agree that throwing an explosive at&#8230;people is no mere minor indiscretion&#8230;That&#8217;s attempted… <a href="https://t.co/RgCavh02Bm">pic.twitter.com/RgCavh02Bm</a>
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDailyWire/status/1983257094267572518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
“In light of the murder of my friend Charlie Kirk by a leftist assassin, I am gratified to see that at least some members of our federal legislature are now confronting the consistent and escalating pattern of left-wing terrorism in the country,” Knowles said.
Knowles cited a September 23 Atlantic article which, citing a recent study from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, admitted &#8220;that the Left is more violent today than the right.&#8221;
&#8220;Less honest liberals, including members of Congress, continue to deny this fact. Democrat Congressman Seth Moulton, for example, reacted to Charlie’s assassination by blaming the right,&#8221; Knowles said.
Knowles cited examples of left-wing political violence, including a personal experience from April 2023 when he was invited to participate in a debate at the University of Pittsburgh on the topic of transgenderism.
He said several hundred left-wing protesters, many dressed in black, gathered to oppose his appearance.
“They lit the street on fire while burning me in effigy with a little Hitler mustache painted on my face. All because I hold the view, as most Americans do, that men cannot become women,” Knowles said.
He said an “Antifa operative” rolled smoke bombs under police barricades and then threw a lit firework into police officers — injuring several.
They were forced to end the debate early, Knowles said.
“Despite popular efforts to deny the existence of organized left-wing terrorism, Brian and Krystal DiPippa were not merely two citizens protesting a speaker with whom they disagreed. Things just got a little out of hand. No. They are members of an extremist cell,” Knowles said.
Knowles said everyone should be able to agree that throwing an explosive at a group of people is “no mere minor indiscretion.”
The Torch Antifa network has claimed the DiPippas as members, Knowles said, noting they &#8220;raised money for them through a tax-exempt nonprofit organization.&#8221;
“That is a very serious crime. That&#8217;s attempted murder, the kind of crime that merits life in prison,” Knowles said.
But, he explained, Brian DiPippa was only <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/pittsburgh-couple-sentenced-obstructing-law-enforcement-during-campus-protest">sentenced</a> to jail time. His wife Krystal was sentenced to probation.
“The federal government must act now to stop the consistent and accelerating trend of leftist terrorism,” Knowles said.
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced Daniel Hodges — a police officer who responded to the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
Hodges said he believed the press release sent out ahead of the meeting from the chair “made it clear this was not going to be an honest consideration of various causes and effects, but rather a ham-fisted attempt to propagate the unsupported notion that liberal ideology is the greatest origin of modern political violence.”
He added that the hearing was “galling” to him “since every single member of the majority on the subcommittee has either contributed to one of the most infamous examples of conservative political violence of our age or the protection of its perpetrators.”
“Every majority member who could do so voted to acquit Donald Trump during a second impeachment, and now we find ourselves in a new horrific age of political violence,” Hodges said.
In a subsequent exchange, Knowles insisted that “any honest Democrat even would have to acknowledge, as the Atlantic magazine did, as even CSIS has acknowledged, that the threats today to the free marketplace of ideas come from the Left.”
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
.<a href="https://twitter.com/SenEricSchmitt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SenEricSchmitt</a>: How do we solve the problem of increased political violence? <a href="https://twitter.com/michaeljknowles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@michaeljknowles</a>: &#8220;You can&#8217;t have a marketplace if bandits keep shooting up the marketplace&#8230;We must regulate where the problem is, and today the problem lies on the Left.&#8221; <a href="https://t.co/Pdsl8NAKfs">pic.twitter.com/Pdsl8NAKfs</a>
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDailyWire/status/1983261714608254996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 
“And so, in order to restore the open marketplace of ideas, the healthy exchange of ideas essential to our self-government, we must regulate where the problem is, and today the problem lies on the left,” Knowles said.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) questioned Knowles about the violence against “people of faith.”
Hawley, who said he was friends with Kirk, described him as “incredibly bold” in speaking about his faith.
“You can’t tell me that that did not play into the reason he was killed,” Hawley said.
He asked Knowles about the reason for the &#8220;uptick&#8221; in violence.
“Cardinal Manning wisely observed that all human conflict ultimately is theological &#8211; a lot of our big policy debates in recent years have really been anthropological and religious in nature,” Knowles said.
Knowles said the attacks on churches, which he called “widespread and increasing” have been “underreported and ignored &#8211; in some cases entirely.”
During the hearing, lawmakers also discussed potential steps to address political violence going forward.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said he introduced the “Stop FUNDERs Act” which he said would add rioting as a predicate offense to RICO, to “enable the Department of Justice to use the full tools that have been directed at the mafia to go after the corrupt enterprise.”
Former acting United States Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf endorsed the bill during the hearing.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
My Stop FUNDERs Act will give the DOJ the tools it needs to go after the financiers of left-wing violence.
I’m glad to see Mr. Wolf joining <a href="https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBIDirectorKash</a> Patel and a growing chorus of law enforcement professionals in endorsing this legislation. <a href="https://t.co/BUPynxBmCq">pic.twitter.com/BUPynxBmCq</a>
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenTedCruz/status/1983324505591410690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) also made a brief appearance.
“When we hold hearings that come at this issue that reflects the partisanship of our time and the tribalism of our time, we don&#8217;t get to a solution. We are in a crisis right now and there is growing political violence and a glowing justification for it,” Booker said.
Booker admitted there is political violence including “extremists who have left wing ideologies and right-wing ideologies &#8211; to say it&#8217;s just one and not the other is to deepen the problem.”
“The only thing that&#8217;s going to get us out of this condition is for courageous leaders, in both parties to start standing up and extending grace — and self introspection,” Booker said.
Although Booker left the hearing early, Knowles said he made a good point about being &#8220;introspective,&#8221; then brought up Booker’s endorsement of Jay Jones.
Jones, a Democrat running to be the next Attorney General of Virginia, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/read-them-virginia-dem-sent-shocking-texts-about-killing-gop-leader-pissing-on-graves">fantasized</a> about murdering a state Republican leader with “two bullets to the head” and “piss[ing]” on the graves of other Republicans.
Knowles observed that Booker, &#8220;in the spirit of introspection, is standing by this endorsement,&#8221; having already left the room.
“Senator Booker should practice what he preaches,&#8221; Knowles said. &#8220;So long as anyone stands by an endorsement such as that, their words are meaningless, they’re shedding crocodile tears on the topic of political violence.&#8221;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/SenBooker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SenBooker</a>, we know you left the room early, so we wanted to make sure you heard this from <a href="https://twitter.com/michaeljknowles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@michaeljknowles</a>:
Sen. Booker endorses a man who called for the murder of a Republican and his children&#8230;
&#8220;So long as anyone stands by an endorsement such as that, their words are… <a href="https://t.co/QDUM5OStYw">pic.twitter.com/QDUM5OStYw</a>
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDailyWire/status/1983269416952311901?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Following the hearing, Knowles said he was “grateful” to Schmitt and the members who attended the hearing — noting that Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) didn’t attend.
“He couldn’t make the time while his side is promoting political violence,&#8221; Knowles said.
“Senator Booker made it in and then ran away as quickly as he possibly could, which makes sense because he is endorsing a man for Attorney General of Virginia who calls for murdering Republicans and their kids,” he added.
“I think the crocodile tears from the Democrats were preposterous,&#8221; Knowles added. &#8220;They were doing everything they could to avoid accepting the blame that sits squarely with them.&#8221;
Still, Knowles said he thought the hearing was &#8220;productive, because I think it showed the American people where the problem really lies.&#8221;

MK-Testifies

‘The Problem Lies On The Left’: Michael Knowles Brings The Heat To Senate Political Violence Hearing

Charlie Kirk

Cory Booker

Michael Knowles

Political Violence

Ted Cruz

It’s been 10 years since The Daily Wire launched and pushed back on the legacy media’s stranglehold on news, commentary, and entertainment. It’s been a decade of fighting the Left at every turn, and a decade of successfully pushing forward conservative values.
And we’re not going anywhere. After one decade, we’re even more committed to staying in this fight for decades to come, and we couldn’t do it without our loyal supporters.
For a decade, we’ve done what no one else would. And now, we’re doing something we’ve never done before.
We’re offering <a href="https://get.dailywire.com/lifetime/">DailyWire+ Lifetime Membership</a>, a single membership that gives you access to all of our content for the rest of your life.
A one-time purchase will give you All Access to everything DailyWire+ has to offer, and you will never again have to worry about renewals or expirations.
<a href="https://get.dailywire.com/lifetime/">BECOME A DAILYWIRE+ LIFETIME MEMBER</a>
The Lifetime Membership puts you on the top tier of all of our plans. That means you become an All Access member, getting ad-free episodes before they’re available anywhere else, live Q&amp;As where you ask us the questions, early access to offers and announcements, and unlimited access to every original film, docuseries, and investigative reporting. FOR. LIFE.
Plus, Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles, Andrew Klavan, Isabel Brown, Reagan Conrad, Morning Wire, and Crain &amp; Co. are giving away their own Lifetime Memberships. Yes, their own.
You have a real shot at winning one. All you have to do is download the free Daily Wire app for Android or iOS, follow your favorite host, and you are automatically entered to win. Each host will have one randomly select a winner on November 19th. You never know, Ben, Matt or Michael could be calling you.
When you join as a DailyWire+ Lifetime Member, you also get the Forward Flag Pin, which is accented in 14k gold and reserved only for our DW lifers. Lifetime Members will also receive a signed copy of Ben Shapiro’s new book, “Lions &amp; Scavengers.”
But there’s a big catch.
Only 10,000 Lifetime Memberships will ever exist. DailyWire+ Lifetime Members will be part of an exclusive club. Just 10,000 people will get the chance to join and become the cornerstone of building the next decade of Daily Wire. So go to <a href="https://get.dailywire.com/lifetime/">Dailywire.com/Lifetime</a> to secure your spot.
<iframe loading="lazy" title="Daily Wire Lifetime Membership | Stand With Us For Life" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WBmVKxbACoQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

DailyWire+ Lifetime Membership

A Decade Down, Forever To Go: Introducing DailyWire+ Lifetime Membership

Ben Shapiro

Isabel Brown

Jordan B. Peterson

Matt Walsh

Reagan Conrad

One year ago, Daily Wire podcast host Matt Walsh asked a question that most Americans dared not say out loud: “Am I racist?”
That simple yet provocative question became the title of his documentary, which helped to expose the grift of America’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) industry. What began as a satirical inquiry quickly evolved into a defining cultural moment. 
A year after “<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/videos/am-i-racist">Am I Racist?</a>” was released on DailyWire+, it remains one of the most significant and successful pieces of documentary filmmaking in recent history. The film continues to expose hypocrisy, invite reflection, and shake up the status quo like never before. 
<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/videos/am-i-racist">WATCH &#8216;AM I RACIST?&#8217; ON DAILYWIRE+</a>
When the film premiered last fall, fans were delighted with the unexpected humor that came from simply exposing lies. “Am I Racist?” took the DEI movement’s own language, placed it under a microscope, and dared to ask if the people profiting from America’s obsession with race were really solving anything at all.
Walsh interviewed well-known DEI advocates such as Saira Rao and Robin DiAngelo. Some of the comments made by the race-obsessed activists would almost be unbelievable if they hadn’t been filmed and turned into a documentary for the world to see. 
In one scene, Walsh, sporting a man bun, convinces DiAngelo that she had a “powerful opportunity” to display her commitment to anti-racism by giving his black producer, Ben, money from her purse.
Another scene features Rao lecturing her “Race to Dinner” guests about how racist they are. In his disguise, Walsh joins the conversation and makes some hilariously ridiculous remarks that the guests go along with. Rao later called “Am I Racist?” a “fascist Nazi white supremacy film.”
Join us now during our exclusive Deal of the Decade. Get everything for $7 a month. Not as fans. As fighters. Go to <a href="http://dailywire.com/Subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DailyWire.com/Subscribe</a> to join now.
That premise struck a chord not only with conservatives, but also with a surprising number of viewers across the political spectrum who recognized the absurdity of the movement.
The results spoke for themselves. “Am I Racist?” became the top-grossing documentary of the past decade, earning over $12 million domestically after it hit theaters a month before its release on DailyWire+. Critics largely refused to review it, yet audiences responded by watching it anyway. It was one of only 15 documentaries ever to open in over 1,500 theaters and earned the third-highest opening day gross for a documentary in the last decade.
“Am I Racist?” was predictably snubbed from the Oscar shortlist despite the film’s record-breaking box office success and massive cultural influence. 
The film’s near-perfect audience score coupled with a conspicuous silence from the mainstream press only proved Walsh’s point. While regular people were ready to have an honest conversation about race, power, and the industry profiting on outrage, the mainstream media who had been supporting this nonsense wasn’t ready to take a look in the mirror.
The film’s success wasn’t an accident. It’s proof that when you strip away buzzwords, Americans still crave truth more than comforting lies.That statement holds up even more today.
Twelve months later, the same institutions satirized in “Am I Racist?” are deeply entrenched in many cases, but slowly people are starting to wake up. While DEI initiatives remain fixtures in corporate and academic life, there have also been <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/dei-focused-teams-hit-hardest-in-mass-nbc-news-layoffs">mass layoffs</a> and elimination of entire departments devoted to identity politics. Even the White House clamped down on DEI being pushed in the federal government and at public schools and universities after President Donald Trump was sworn into office earlier this year.
Walsh’s approach was unorthodox but effective. He didn’t lecture; he listened. He attended DEI training sessions, spoke directly with self-proclaimed “experts,” and treated their jargon with seriousness, allowing the experts to prove out their ineptitude onscreen. Walsh wasn’t mocking them. He was giving them a platform to express their beliefs and letting the results speak for themselves.  
The genius of the documentary lay in its tone. The humor served a purpose as it helped to reveal how the modern language of “anti-racism” often conceals deeper contradictions. What Walsh uncovered was not an effort to heal division, but a lucrative enterprise that profits from keeping it alive.
In January, The Daily Wire <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/now-streaming-clearing-the-a-i-r-the-making-of-am-i-racist">released</a> “Clearing the A.I.R.: The Making of Am I Racist?,” a companion film that pulls back the curtain on how a deceptively simple question became one of the year’s most challenging cultural commentaries. Those behind-the-scenes insights only deepened public appreciation for the documentary’s impact, not merely as entertainment, but as a jumping off point for a cultural movement.
What distinguishes “Am I Racist” from other documentaries is its refusal to moralize. Walsh does not tell the viewer what to think. Instead, he shows them the DEI industry operating in real time and allows viewers to draw their own conclusions.
That restraint is rare in modern media, and it’s part of why the film continues to resonate. At its core, “Am I Racist?” isn’t just about race, and it’s not a political statement either. It’s about discovering the truth and refusing to be quiet. 
The first anniversary of “Am I Racist?” marks more than a milestone for The Daily Wire or for Matt Walsh’s filmography. It represents a pivotal shift in how the public tackles big ideas that progressive institutions have taken for granted far too long.
The DEI establishment will not vanish overnight, nor will the culture wars end anytime soon. But “Am I Racist?” has shown what’s possible when conservative filmmakers aren’t afraid to ask the questions you’re not allowed to ask.

Am I Racist?

‘Am I Racist?’ Celebrates One Year: How Matt Walsh’s One Question Exposed The DEI Grift

Am I Racist

DailyWire+

The Daily Wire&#8217;s October lineup of film and television programming features three mission-oriented documentaries and a popular faith-driven horror-thriller.
“This year, we’ve been quietly curating a powerful content library that goes far beyond our world-famous podcasts,” said Mike Richards, Chief Content Officer and President of Daily Wire Entertainment. “What unites our growing slate is a commitment to telling great stories that speak truth, reflect the values our audience cares about, and give voice to those long underserved by the mainstream.”
Here’s what was released on DailyWire+ in October and what&#8217;s still to come:
<iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-K-Wjin5RJY?si=NBXQSJZj4n_zlhny" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
<h3>USS COLE: Al Qaeda&#8217;s Strike Before 9/11</h3>
This three-episode docuseries from BIG Media chronicles Al Qaeda’s suicide bomb attack on the USS Cole in October 2000. Based on the book “Front Burner” by retired Navy Commander Kirk Lippold, the series tells the untold story of a blast in Yemen that left 17 sailors dead and became the blueprint for 9/11. More than a tragedy, it was the warning America ignored.
<iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eTvFDubU86g?si=oNiVtsMzLYn9uaMW" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
All three episodes are available to stream now.
<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/show/uss-cole-al-qaeda-s-attack-before-9-11">WATCH USS COLE: AL QAEDA&#8217;S STRIKE BEFORE 9/11</a>
<h3>The 1916 Project</h3>
Over a century ago, Planned Parenthood was built on racist “population control” — targeting the poor, the weak, and the unwanted. This feature documentary, directed and produced by David Coonradt, shows how the organization grew into the behemoth it is today — and reveals how much it still has in common with the eugenic organization it was launched as.
<iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u7otoZHOHXY?si=6j6Ag5IsdoP2ruKJ" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/videos/the-1916-project">WATCH THE 1916 PROJECT</a>
<a href="https://get.dailywire.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JOIN DAILYWIRE+ TO STREAM THESE TITLES &amp; MORE. 40% OFF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS DURING THE FALL SALE</a>   
<h3>Nefarious</h3>
On the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer gets a psychiatric evaluation during which he claims he is a demon, and further claims that before their time is over, the psychiatrist will commit three murders of his own. Starring Sean Patrick Flanery and Jordan Belfi, directed by Cary Solomon, and inspired by the novel “A Nefarious Plot” by Steve Deace, this popular Christian thriller is sure to delight DailyWire+ audiences.
<iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8vkFMdrtnsY?si=xiZIdNLiy-eYTy2t" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/videos/nefarious">WATCH NEFARIOUS</a>
<h3>Hiding in Plain Sight: America’s Trafficking Epidemic </h3>
Your children&#8217;s phones could be their greatest danger. &#8220;Hiding in Plain Sight&#8221; takes you inside the shocking world of digital predators who use everyday apps to hunt, groom, and traffic children from their own bedrooms. Produced by Our Rescue, the renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to combating sex trafficking and child exploitation, “Hiding in Plain Sight” offers unprecedented access to undercover law enforcement stings and harrowing survivor accounts. This documentary exposes how traffickers have turned the internet, including social media and online gaming, into hunting grounds — and why no family is safe.
<iframe loading="lazy" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AOS9VUHpDpE?si=V5uuOP25kv0e29N2" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Directed and executive produced by Nick Nanton and produced by Katie Tschopp, “Hiding in Plain Sight” is streaming free on DailyWire+ starting October 30.
<h3>Friendly Fire</h3>
Friendly Fire is the next decade of The Daily Wire — unleashed. Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles, and Andrew Klavan go head-to-head in a biweekly clash of ideas, laughs, and cultural combat, joined by special guests like Isabel Brown, Jeremy Boreing, and more.
It’s unscripted, unfiltered, and the loudest way to launch the next chapter of the movement.
Another episode of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/show/friendly-fire?contentProgram=Friendly%20Fire%20%7C%20Tonight%207pm%20ET&amp;contentType=Show&amp;elementPosition=2&amp;location=Home%20Tab&amp;row=0&amp;rowType=Home%20Featured%20Carousel">Friendly Fire</a> drops on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. ET.
<a href="https://get.dailywire.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JOIN DAILYWIRE+ TO STREAM THESE TITLES &amp; MORE. 40% OFF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS DURING THE FALL SALE</a>
Don’t miss other recent DailyWire+ releases, including:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">&#8220;<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/episode/bss-b2-bomber">How to Win a War in 37 Hours</a>,&#8221; a behind-the-scenes look at the top-secret operation that dismantled the Iranian nuclear program.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">&#8220;<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/show/the-pope-and-the-fuhrer-the-secret-vatican-files-of-world-war-ii">The Pope and the Führer: The Secret Vatican Files of World War II</a>,&#8221; a 4-part series hosted by Michael Knowles exploring the Pope, Hitler, and the Holocaust from a perspective you’ve never seen before.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">&#8220;<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/videos/journey-to-the-ufc-joe-pyfer">Journey to the UFC: Joe Pyfer</a>,&#8221; a documentary that follows Joe Pyfer’s experiences with homelessness, a toxic family life, and numerous injuries as he made his way to UFC stardom.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">&#8220;<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/show/ben-after-dark">Ben After Dark</a>,&#8221; a late-night show hosted by Ben Shapiro, featuring unscreened guests, unsolicited opinions, and unchecked sarcasm.</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://get.dailywire.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JOIN DAILYWIRE+ TO STREAM THESE TITLES &amp; MORE. 40% OFF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS DURING THE FALL SALE </a>

Upcoming-Thumb-V1

Here’s What Dropped On DailyWire+ In October

Here’s What’s Coming To DailyWire+ In October

Al Qaeda

Planned Parenthood

DailyWire+ just dropped a first look at its most ambitious project yet: “The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin.”
The epic fantasy series is the first major screen adaptation of Stephen R. Lawhead’s award-winning Christian novels and premieres January 22 exclusively on DailyWire+.
A profound exploration of faith, God, and the clash of eternal truths amid the relentless tides of human history that forged Christianity lies at the very heart of &#8220;The Pendragon Cycle.&#8221;
“What is it to be a man? To have a mission? To believe in God and in Christ in a world not receptive to that?” asked Daily Wire co-founder Jeremy Boreing, the creator and executive producer of the series. “If God is real, He must be God of now and of then.”
WATCH THE OFFICIAL TEASER:
<iframe loading="lazy" title="The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin | Official Teaser" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DtrlS0oot5I?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
&#8220;The Pendragon Cycle&#8221; unfolds in the aftermath of Roman-occupied Britain, where the seeds of Christianity are beginning to take root in the wake of overwhelming spiritual and physical darkness. Barbarian invaders threaten to lay claim to the Island of the Mighty, and only those with faith in the true God will prevail. 
Against this perilous backdrop, Merlin emerges not as the wizard we remember from typical Arthurian retellings that lean on medieval imagery and rote chivalry, but as a complex prophetic figure caught in a world of spiritual warfare, political chaos, and the dawn of Western civilization.
The series was filmed across Hungary, Italy, and the Danube River valley. Multiple production diaries provided fans a glimpse of the endless challenges and the grand scope of the production, including the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/jeremy-boreing-drops-first-look-photos-of-the-pendragon-cycle-cast-in-costume">costumes</a>, the stunning locations, and the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/jeremy-boreing-premieres-stunning-behind-the-scenes-footage-from-death-defying-bull-dance-sequence-in-the-pendragon-cycle?author=Amanda+Harding&amp;category=News&amp;elementPosition=undefined&amp;row=0&amp;rowType=Vertical+List&amp;title=Jeremy+Boreing+Premieres+Stunning+Behind-The-Scenes+Footage+From+Death-Defying+Bull+Dance+Sequence+In+%E2%80%98The+Pendragon+Cycle%E2%80%99">epic battle scenes</a> that take place during the series. 
Join us now during our exclusive Deal of the Decade. Get everything for $7 a month. Not as fans. As fighters. Go to <a href="https://get.dailywire.com/">DailyWire.com/Subscribe</a> to join now.
Boreing said this project has been a lifelong dream come true. 
&#8220;The Pendragon Cycle is among the largest, most ambitious independent series ever produced,” the Daily Wire co-founder said. “It represents the culmination of a ten-year vision to create culture, not just to criticize it. Lawhead’s novels present a visceral, masculine Christianity in a world of conflict and mystery. It isn’t saccharine or clean. In short, it is very much like our world. I’m so happy to share our adaptation, and the work of our remarkable cast and crew, with the Daily Wire audience.&#8221;
Subscribers won’t have to wait long. While the seven-episode season officially launches in January, Daily Wire All Access members will get an early gift with the first two episodes dropping on Christmas Day.
The series stars Tom Sharp as Merlin, Rose Reid as Charis, James Arden as Taliesin, Finney Cassidy as Aurelius, and Brett Cooper as Ganieda, alongside a large international cast. The filming locations bring authenticity to the stunning landscapes and gritty battles at the heart of the saga.
Daily Wire CEO Caleb Robinson called the series “a true milestone” for Daily Wire Entertainment, promising audiences a story they will never forget. “We believe our audience deserves stories told with this level of craft and conviction, and we’re thrilled to finally share it with them,” Robinson said.
“The Pendragon Cycle” joins a growing roster of DailyWire+ tentpole content, including other subscriber-loved projects like Matt Walsh’s documentaries “What Is A Woman?” and “Am I Racist?”, the thriller “Run Hide Fight,” and the gritty Western film “Terror on the Prairie” starring Gina Carano.

THE PENDRAGON CYCLE

DailyWire+ Announces Release Date For ‘The Pendragon Cycle’

DailyWire+ Announces Release Date For 'The Pendragon Cycle'

Entertainment

Television

The Pendragon Cycle

As The Daily Wire looks back on the past 10 years, it&#8217;s the perfect time to celebrate some of our great achievements. No win has defined the last decade of company success quite like Matt Walsh’s hit documentary “<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/videos/what-is-a-woman?row=0&amp;elementPosition=8&amp;rowType=Square+Show+Carousel">What is a Woman?</a>” 
This cultural juggernaut proved that one provocative question has the power to shatter the mainstream narrative and literally change the nation forever.
When “What is a Woman?” premiered on June 1, 2022, the first day of Pride Month back when most companies still celebrated, it launched a revolution. The documentary film featuring a simple question broke Daily Wire streaming records and sparked a national debate. The title became a rallying cry for everyone fed up with the madness of radical left-wing gender theory. 
From the opening scenes, Matt Walsh set out to do exactly what our community knows best: ask a pointed question and refuse to accept a nonsensical answer. The Daily Wire podcast host confronted academics, activists, therapists, and everyday people who struggled to define the word &#8220;woman.&#8221; The result called into question all those previously taboo “truths” that radicals had been trying to mainstream for years.
The release wasn’t all sunshine and roses. The Daily Wire’s site was hit by a DDoS cyberattack as critics and trolls tried to shut us down before we could even get started. But that backfired. The documentary premiere became the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/how-a-cyberattack-tried-to-stop-you-from-watching-matt-walshs-what-is-a-woman">most trafficked live stream</a> in Daily Wire history.
The massive success of “What is a Woman?” was no flash in the pan. One year later, the film exploded again on X when The Daily Wire made it available for free. Viewership skyrocketed once more and even Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk himself jumped in, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/every-parent-should-watch-this-elon-musk-retweets-what-is-a-woman-to-his-140m-followers">tweeting</a> “Every parent should watch this.”
Leftists melted down over the impact of the film, but ultimately they were left with nothing but an empty defense of a harmful ideology built on lies and intimidation. Normal citizens who were too afraid to speak up before were suddenly emboldened, and they joined Walsh in a chorus that sounded a lot like standing up for what’s right and true.
And that’s where the real MVPs come in: you. Daily Wire members didn’t just watch “What is a Woman?” – though they did that too. They also shared it, praised it, defended it, and kept streaming it even while the site was struggling to keep up. Your support helped turn that simple question into a movement that eventually became a culture war victory.
Common sense and conservative principles got a major victory through “What is a Woman?” — but the fight against the Left hasn’t stopped. As much as ever before, The Daily Wire is continuing to push back against leftism&#8217;s crazy and dangerous ideas. 
Now we’re celebrating ten years of podcasts, news articles, merch, and more, and it’s all thanks to our loyal members. You’re the reason we keep raising the bar. You remind us that asking the tough questions, even when our enemies attack for it, is always worth it. Because the free market of ideas is still free thanks to people like you.
Here’s to a decade down. And a future where one question, one film, and one community at a time, we keep winning. 
We can’t wait to see what the next ten years bring.

Menu