Who Blew Up The Ukrainian Dam?? Someone's Lying

This episode of The Ben Shapiro Show covers multiple major news stories spanning international conflict, sports business, corporate culture, and domestic policy debates. The episode opens with questions surrounding Ukraine's Kakhovka Dam destruction, with Ukraine accusing Russia of deliberately destroying the dam to cause widespread harm. Shapiro examines the conflicting narratives and investigates who bears responsibility for the destruction, which has endangered thousands of civilians and raised alarms about the nearby Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The discussion includes commentary from White House National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby, who notably declines to address whether the United States is investigating the Nord Stream pipeline destruction, adding another layer to questions about transparency in international incidents. A major focus of the episode involves the stunning partnership between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Shapiro highlights the dramatic reversal from months of public criticism, playing clips of PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan previously attacking LIV before announcing the merger. This shift receives further scrutiny when Kirby is questioned about the deal's implications and refuses to comment, suggesting potential political sensitivities around Saudi involvement in American sports. The episode shifts to corporate culture with discussion of leaked emails from Nike regarding pride month initiatives. Shapiro examines the internal communications and questions the company's approach to celebrating pride, framing it as part of broader corporate activism debates. Violence erupts at a school board meeting between Armenians and antifa-aligned groups, illustrating community tensions around activism and identity politics. Demographic trends receive attention as the New York Times reports that millennials have shifted rightward politically, contrary to earlier generational assumptions. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's comments about politicians targeting the LGBTQ community are analyzed in context of broader cultural debates. The episode discusses Discovery Plus teaching content about Abraham Lincoln's sexuality, followed by significant legal news that a federal judge blocked a ban on puberty blockers for minors, continuing the contentious debate over gender-affirming care for children. Media industry changes feature prominently, with CNN's Chris Licht departing his role and Tucker Carlson launching new media ventures. Shapiro analyzes the implications of these leadership changes and media consolidation. The episode concludes with coverage of Iowa polling data, Chris Christie's presidential campaign, and CNN's coverage of DeSantis's relationship with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, followed by Shapiro's personal commentary on things he likes and dislikes from the week.