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Ben Shapiro

Ben Shapiro is an American conservative political commentator, author, and media host born in 1984.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ben Shapiro is an American conservative political commentator, author, and media host born in 1984. He is known for hosting The Ben Shapiro Show and for co-founding The Daily Wire, where he has served in senior editorial roles.

Early life and education

Shapiro was born in Burbank, California, in 1984. He studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, and later at Harvard Law School.

Career

Shapiro became a nationally syndicated columnist at a young age. He served as editor-at-large of Breitbart News from 2012 until 2016, and co-founded The Daily Wire in 2015. He has also written columns for Creators Syndicate, Newsweek, and Ami Magazine, and has authored 16 non-fiction books.

Media work

Shapiro hosts The Ben Shapiro Show, a daily political podcast and live radio show. The program is syndicated on radio stations and widely distributed as a podcast.

Public profile

Shapiro is widely identified as a conservative commentator and has been described as a prominent figure in American political media. His commentary reaches international audiences, including in Canada through English-language media.

Key facts

  • Shapiro is a conservative political commentator and media host.
  • He hosts The Ben Shapiro Show, a daily political podcast and radio show.
  • He co-founded The Daily Wire in 2015 and has served as editor emeritus there.
  • He was editor-at-large of Breitbart News from 2012 until 2016.
  • He has written 16 non-fiction books.
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Canadian context

Shapiro is widely read in Canada through English-language political media and commentary, and he has appeared in international media coverage relevant to Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ben Shapiro?
Ben Shapiro is an American conservative political commentator, author, and media host known for The Ben Shapiro Show and The Daily Wire.
When was Ben Shapiro born?
He was born on January 15, 1984.
What is The Ben Shapiro Show?
It is Shapiro’s daily political podcast and live radio show.
What is Ben Shapiro’s connection to The Daily Wire?
He co-founded The Daily Wire in 2015 and is identified in the sources as editor emeritus or editor-in-chief.
What did Ben Shapiro do before The Daily Wire?
He served as editor-at-large of Breitbart News from 2012 until 2016 and wrote syndicated columns.
What books has Ben Shapiro written?
The provided sources say he has authored 16 non-fiction books, though they do not list them all here.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Shapiro
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, occupation, Daily Wire role, Breitbart role, show, and book count.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Ben-Shapiro
    Supports: Birth date/place and description as a conservative American commentator and host of The Ben Shapiro Show.
  3. Creators Syndicatehttps://www.creators.com/author/ben-shapiro
    Supports: Education, early syndicated-column career, and biography details.
  4. Politiconhttps://www.politicon.com/speaker/ben-shapiro/
    Supports: Host role, columnist history, education, and conservative speaker profile.
  5. All American Speakershttps://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Ben+Shapiro/421598
    Supports: Daily Wire role, show description, former Breitbart role, and book count.