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Ep. 2507 - Mamdani Wants Immigrants on Welfare. Here's Why.

Sep 15, 2026 · 1h 2m

Summary

Ben Shapiro critiques the Trump administration’s new public charge rule, arguing that Democrats like Zohran Mamdani support open borders to import welfare-dependent voters who will sustain their political agenda. He highlights the hypocrisy of figures like Mahmoud Khalil, who use Western freedoms to attack the country while relying on its resources, and discusses the broader culture of entitlement and fraud. The episode also covers VP Vance’s crackdown on SBA fraud, the financial irresponsibility of Democratic candidate Angie Nixon, and the controversy surrounding a Russian oligarch funding…

Topics discussed

SimpliSafe 20th Anniversary and Home Security Colostrum Supplements for Immune Health Jerry App for Car Insurance Savings Immigration Assimilation and Historical Context Incentive Structures and the Public Charge Rule Immigration Trends and Welfare Reform History Expansion of Benefits for Immigrants Post-1996 Welfare Usage Rates Among Immigrant Households Cardiff Business Funding for Growth Sweden Unemployment and Zohran Mamdani's Agenda Fear of New Public Charge Rule and Benefits Entitlement Mentality and National Debt Healthcare Risks and Medicaid for Immigrants Preborn Ultrasound Support for Women Golden Crest Medals and Inflation Hedge Mahmoud Khalil, Columbia Protests, and Deportation Khalil's Lawsuit and Critique of Open Borders Government Fraud, SBA, and Disability Claims Student Loan Debt and Taxpayer Burden Perception of Corruption and Government Control Donald Trump Jr. Wedding and Appearance of Corruption Pardon Brokers and 60 Minutes Report Ed Sheeran, Macklemore, and Political Censorship Emmys Awards and JD Vance on Emily in Paris Run Hide Fight Infidel Movie Promotion Closing Remarks
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