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The Daily Wire

The Daily Wire is an American conservative media company founded in 2015 by Ben Shapiro, Jeremy Boreing, and Caleb Robinson.

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

The Daily Wire is an American conservative media company founded in 2015 by Ben Shapiro, Jeremy Boreing, and Caleb Robinson. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, it publishes news and opinion content and produces podcasts, films, and streaming-video programming through its platforms DailyWire+ and Bentkey.

History

The Daily Wire was founded in 2015 by Ben Shapiro, Jeremy Boreing, and Caleb Robinson. It was conceived as a for-profit right-of-centre media company with an emphasis on distribution and marketing.

Operations and content

The company publishes political and cultural news and opinion, and it also produces podcasts, films, and video series. Its media offerings expanded into subscription streaming with DailyWire+ (launched in 2022) and later Bentkey (launched in 2023) for children's programming.

Public profile

The Daily Wire is widely identified as a conservative media outlet. Some media-watch and fact-checking sources have criticised its reporting style and content, while the company describes itself as a counter-cultural news, opinion, and entertainment platform.

Business model

The Daily Wire operates as a commercial media company with revenue from advertising, subscriptions, and commerce. It has grown beyond its original website into a broader media and entertainment business.

Key facts

  • The Daily Wire was launched in 2015 as a conservative media company.
  • It was founded by Ben Shapiro, Jeremy Boreing, and Caleb Robinson.
  • Its headquarters are in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • The company produces news and opinion content, along with podcasts and entertainment programming.
  • DailyWire+ is its streaming platform, launched in 2022, and Bentkey, a children's streaming platform, launched in 2023.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may encounter The Daily Wire through its commentary on politics and culture, especially on social media and streaming platforms. Its content and editorial style are often discussed in media-bias and online-news coverage in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Daily Wire?
The Daily Wire is an American conservative media company that publishes news and opinion content and produces podcasts, films, and streaming-video programming.
Who founded The Daily Wire?
It was founded by Ben Shapiro, Jeremy Boreing, and Caleb Robinson in 2015.
Where is The Daily Wire based?
The company is based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
What is DailyWire+?
DailyWire+ is The Daily Wire's subscription streaming service for video and podcasts.
Does The Daily Wire make films?
Yes. In addition to news and podcasts, the company produces films and other entertainment content.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Daily_Wire
    Supports: Founding date, founders, headquarters, ownership, and overview of the company's content and platforms.
  2. The Daily Wire — https://www.dailywire.com/about
    Supports: Company description, founding, subscription services, and platform details for DailyWire+ and Bentkey.
  3. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Daily-Wire
    Supports: The Daily Wire as a conservative media company producing podcasts, streamed shows, scripted movies, and documentaries.
  4. Axios — https://www.axios.com/2024/05/28/daily-wire-commerce-revenue-2023
    Supports: Commerce revenue and the scale of the company's subscription/commercial business.