Ben Shapiro, born on January 15, 1984, is an American conservative political commentator, media host, and attorney. He is known for his commentary on political and cultural issues, often delivered with a rapid-fire, debate-style approach. Shapiro is also recognized for his conservative viewpoints and criticism of the media's perceived left-leaning bias. He is an Orthodox Jew. Shapiro's parents both worked in Hollywood. His mother was a TV company executive and his father was a composer.
Shapiro is the editor emeritus of The Daily Wire, a website he co-founded in 2015. He hosts "The Ben Shapiro Show," a popular daily political podcast and live radio show. Previously, he was editor-at-large of Breitbart News. In addition to his media work, Shapiro is a syndicated columnist for Creators Syndicate, Newsweek, and Ami Magazine. He has authored sixteen non-fiction books, including "The Right Side of History" and "How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps". Shapiro is a frequent speaker on college campuses, often sparking controversy and protests.