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The Ben Shapiro Show

Epstein, Trump and Meeting the Pope | w/ Michael Knowles

The Ben Shapiro Show

The Daily Wire

News, News Commentary

4.4152.4K Ratings

🗓️ 2 January 2026

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

Michael Knowles puts Ben on the spot in this fiery episode of YES or NO. From faith and theology to politics and pop culture, nothing is off-limits. The two dive into religion’s role in American life, the future of conservatism, and even react to viral videos along the way. -- -- -- Today's Sponsors: Balance of Nature - Balance of Nature - New and existing customers can go to https://balanceofnature.com and get 50% off the Whole Health System FOR LIFE. Daily Wire Shop - Visit https://dailywire.com/shop today! - - - DailyWire+: 🎄✨ DAILY WIRE CHRISTMAS SALE IS HERE! ✨🎄 🎁 https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe ⭐️ 40% Off DailyWire+ New Annual Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Upgrade Memberships ⭐️ 50% Off DailyWire+ Annual Gift Memberships - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Already, folks, it's a brand new year. And what worse way to start the new year than with an episode

0:33.9

that I did with my not so much friend, Michael Knowles. Actually, it's a great episode. Give it a listen. Would you lean Catholic over Protestant? Very, very good question. Very spicy. I actually know the answer. I don't know if you know the answer to this, but I do know the answer to this. I would be shocked if you had any other ends. It's an obvious. I know you think it's an obvious answer.

1:08.3

Welcome to yes or no, the bibulous battle to discover who knows whom better.

1:13.6

My guest today is Ben Shapiro.

1:15.6

How do we play?

1:16.8

I'll ask Ben a yes or no question.

1:19.1

He will select his answer away from my prying eyes.

1:22.0

Then I'll guess how he answered.

1:24.2

If I guess correctly, I get a point.

1:26.9

If I guess incorrectly, I lose a point. No matter

1:29.9

what, I'll probably drink. Then it's Ben's turn. Neither of us has seen the questions beforehand.

1:36.1

Whoever has the most points at the end wins, the stakes could be higher. You know, the stakes for America

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