The Ben Shapiro Show Creators & Guests

Ben Shapiro is a prominent American conservative political commentator, author, lawyer, and media host. He gained national attention as the youngest nationally syndicated columnist in the United States at age 17. Shapiro is the founder and editor emeritus of The Daily Wire, a popular conservative news and opinion website. He is known for his sharp debating style and has authored several best-selling books, including "Brainwashed: How Universities Indoctrinate America's Youth" and "The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great." Shapiro hosts "The Ben Shapiro Show," a daily political podcast and radio show that has a large following. His outspoken views on politics, culture, and media have made him a significant and influential voice in contemporary American conservatism.

Michael Knowles is an actor, author, conservative political commentator, columnist, and podcaster.

Matt Walsh is a nationally recognized writer, podcaster, speaker, host of The Matt Walsh Show, and columnist at The Daily Wire.

Jeremy Boreing is an American director, screenwriter, and producer. He is the co-founder and COO of The Daily Wire.He was a member of Coattails Entertainment, a production company, with Kurt Schemper, Joel David Moore, and Zachary Levi from 2006 to 2010. Boreing was the producer and co-writer of the 2007 horror film Spiral with Moore, as well as Jeff Mizushima's award-winning 2009 comedy film Etienne!. After the dissolution of Coattails, Boreing co-founded the independent film studio Declaration Entertainment with Bill Whittle. He was also a guest columnist for websites Big Hollywood and Newsbusters.org, and is a founder, contributor and Chief operating officer at The Daily Wire.

Dr. Drew Pinsky is a celebrity doctor who is a board-certified internist, addiction medicine specialist, and media personality.

Bill Whittle is a political commentator and YouTuber.

Tim Pool is an American journalist, YouTuber, and political commentator. He first gained fame when he live-streamed the Occupy Wall Street protests in 2011. He was covered by Fast Company and Wired, then later joined Vice Media producing and hosting content as well as developing new methods of reporting. Pool has recently grown a large following for his political commentary and views, as well as a strong stance against big tech censorship. Though he rejects traditional left-right political views, Tim Pool has been described as a social liberal and progressive, while also aligning with conservative voices and sometimes candidates.Pool has been a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience multiple times, including an episode where Tim faced off with Jack Dorsey of Twitter.Tim joined Fusion TV as Director of Media innovation and Senior Correspondent. He is a co-founder of Tagg.ly.Tim Pool's full name is Timothy Daniel Pool. He often wears a trademark beanie.

George F. Will is an American political commentator. He writes regular columns for The Washington Post and provides commentary for NBC News and MSNBC. He also wrote the baseball book, "Men at Work".

Robert Barron is a prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, he produces a weekly conversational podcast on faith and culture titled “The Word on Fire Show."

Sage Steele is an American television anchor.

Spencer Klavan is an assistant editor of the Claremont Review of Books and The American Mind, and host of the Young Heretics Podcast.

Shannon Bream is an American journalist for the Fox News Channel.

Dave Ramsey is an American personal finance guru, businessman, and author. Dave Ramsey hosts the The Dave Ramsey show.

Ted Cruz is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States Senator for Texas since 2013. He was the runner-up for the Republican nomination for President of the United States in the 2016 election.

Dr. Jordan Peterson is a Canadian psychologist, professor, and author known for his work in psychology and his commentary on cultural and political issues. A professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, Peterson's research focuses on the psychology of religious and ideological belief, as well as the assessment and improvement of personality and performance. His self-help book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, became an international bestseller. Peterson has become a prominent and controversial public intellectual, known for his critiques of political correctness, identity politics, and the role of men in modern society.

Donald Trump is an American businessman, television personality, and the 45th President of the United States, serving from 2017 to 2021. Born in 1946 in Queens, New York, Trump gained prominence as a real estate developer through his company, The Trump Organization, which was involved in numerous high-profile real estate projects. He became a household name as the host of the reality TV show The Apprentice (2004–2015). His political career was marked by a populist platform focused on immigration reform, trade policy, and deregulation. Trump was impeached twice by the House of Representatives, though acquitted both times in the Senate.

Mike Johnson is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he is in his fifth House term, having represented Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017.Johnson is a graduate of the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. Before entering politics, he worked as an attorney in private practice and for the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a conservative Christian legal advocacy group. Johnson sat on the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention between 2004 and 2012.Johnson's political career began when he was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in 2015; he served in that body until 2017. He was first elected to represent Louisiana's 4th congressional district in 2016. During his time in Congress, he contested the results of the 2020 presidential election on the House floor and in court. A social conservative, Johnson supported bills to ban abortion nationwide before saying that in the wake of the Dobbs decision, abortion policy was the purview of the states. Johnson chaired the Republican Study Committee, the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress, from 2019 to 2021. He was vice chair of the House Republican Conference from 2021 to 2023.On October 25, 2023, after Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the position, Johnson was elected to replace him. As speaker, Johnson helped pass a bill meant to provide Ukraine with $60 billion of U.S. military aid. Johnson was reelected to a full term as speaker in 2025.

Steven Crowder is a conservative political commentator, actor, and comedian.

Peter Brian Hegseth is an American Fox News Channel contributor, former Army National Guard officer, and former executive director of the political advocacy groups Vets For Freedom and Concerned Veterans for America.