Putin Is Settling All Family Business

In this solo episode, Ben Shapiro examines multiple developments in international relations and American politics. The episode begins by analyzing Russia's aggressive actions under Putin, characterized as settling family business. This includes the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, arrest warrants issued against his brother, and the elimination of a Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine. Shapiro discusses the geopolitical implications of these moves and questions what responses the West should pursue against Putin's regime.

The conversation shifts to Democratic divisions over Israel policy. Nancy Pelosi has publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct as inexcusable, highlighting fractures within the party on Middle East policy. Meanwhile, reports of Houthi attacks in the region add complexity to an already contentious debate about American support for various Middle Eastern actors.

Shapiro then addresses the 2024 presidential race and Biden administration strategy. Recent polling shows Trump maintaining a strong position against Biden. The administration appears concerned about Trump's rhetoric and has directed staff to increase negative reporting on the former president. Biden himself has experienced minor incidents, including an near-stumble, leading to questions about his fitness for office. Some Democratic allies like Pelosi have theorized that Putin may be financially supporting Trump, though such claims remain unsubstantiated.

Trump has called for debates with Biden and continues his assault on mail-in voting, which he views as problematic for election integrity. In a notable comparison that drew attention, Trump compared financial penalties against him to the treatment of Russian dissident Navalny, equating American legal proceedings with authoritarian suppression.

On the business front, Trump announced a new venture involving sneaker sales, diversifying his post-presidency financial portfolio beyond real estate and media.

Finally, Shapiro addresses the ongoing border crisis, reporting that migrants have attacked police officers in New York City shelters. This development underscores ongoing tensions between immigration policy and public safety concerns in sanctuary cities.

Throughout the episode, Shapiro presents these disparate events as reflecting broader themes about American political dysfunction, international weakness, and the challenges facing the Biden administration heading into the 2024 election cycle.