Daily Wire COLLAPSES! Ben Shapiro Wants REVENGE. | Candace Ep 332
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖The Daily Wire experienced mass layoffs, with over 50 employees, including high-level staff, terminated across departments.
- ❖Candace Owens alleges Ben Shapiro has engaged in a two-year 'stalker-like' campaign of legal abuse and personal attacks against her since her firing.
- ❖Owens claims a recent lawsuit against her from Brian Harpole is connected to Ben Shapiro through his brother-in-law, Jacob William Roth, a partner at the law firm.
- ❖The host suggests The Daily Wire's business model suffered from over-expansion into various ventures (e.g., Bent Key, e-commerce, film studio) and a significant 85% collapse in Ben Shapiro's YouTube viewership.
- ❖Owens criticizes Shapiro's 'perfidious' behavior towards former colleagues like Megan Kelly and Michael Knowles, arguing it alienates the public.
- ❖She highlights alleged coordination between Shapiro's lawyer, Matt Slson, and Laura Loomer in targeting her with personal attacks and doxing.
- ❖Owens raises concerns about Harmeet Dhillon's law firm, Dylan Law Group, and its alleged involvement with 'Show Faith by Works LLC,' a company contracted by Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for geo-fencing campaigns targeting Christians in the US.
- ❖She claims that the public is 'awakening' to corruption and that 'truth wins,' leading to the downfall of platforms like The Daily Wire.
Insights
1The Daily Wire's Alleged 'Virtual Overnight Collapse'
Candace Owens reports that The Daily Wire has undergone significant layoffs, with approximately 54 people losing their jobs in a recent wave, affecting entire departments, including the COO, EVP, marketing, and production teams. She characterizes this as an 'absolute bloodbath' and a 'virtual overnight collapse,' despite the company's previous status as a top conservative media entity in 2023. Owens dismisses The Daily Wire's official 'restructuring' explanation, citing prior closures of Bent Key Kids and the sports department.
Owens states, 'I have counted approximately 54 people who lost their jobs from top to bottom.' She quotes The Daily Wire's statement to Barrett Media about 'restructuring' and 'investing in new formats,' but counters that people in DC were also fired, contradicting the pivot narrative. (, , )
2Ben Shapiro's Alleged 'Deranged Stalker' Behavior and Legal Abuse
Owens accuses Ben Shapiro of a two-year 'deranged stalker' campaign against her and her family since her firing from The Daily Wire, aiming to bankrupt them through continuous legal filings. She cites instances of the company monitoring her social media likes for 'disparaging' content, attempting to create a show to mock her, and bringing back her old social channels to humiliate her. Owens alleges that a recent lawsuit from Brian Harpole is orchestrated by Shapiro, noting that a partner at the involved law firm, Jacob William Roth, is Shapiro's brother-in-law.
Owens states, 'Since the day that I was fired from the Daily Wire, he has not stopped trying to bankrupt my family.' She mentions 'serious lawsuits over you liked this tweet' and the Daily Wire attempting 'to create an entire show dedicated to making fun of this show.' She points out, 'at the bottom of that lawsuit from Brian Harpole, it lists a Jacob William Roth, a partner of the firm, who also happens to be Ben Shapiro's brother-in-law.' (, , , )
3Business Mismanagement and Audience Alienation
Owens, referencing an analysis by Akash Gupta, argues that The Daily Wire's downfall is partly due to over-expansion into diverse, capital-intensive ventures like a streaming service (Daily Wire Plus), a children's platform (Bent Key), an e-commerce arm, and a film studio (e.g., Pen Dragon Cycle). This, combined with a significant 85% drop in Ben Shapiro's YouTube viewership (from 170 million monthly views in late 2023 to 22 million in early 2026), led to unsustainable overhead. Owens asserts that unlike Fox News, which survived the departure of Tucker Carlson and Megan Kelly, The Daily Wire's 'unique' situation is its 'perfidious' internal conflicts and attacks on former talent, which alienates the public.
Akash Gupta's analysis details Daily Wire's ventures: 'Daily Wire Plus subscriptions, a Nashville studio operation, Bent Keys streaming, an e-commerce arm with razors and chocolates and cigars.' It notes Shapiro's YouTube views 'from 170 million monthly YouTube views in late 2023 to roughly 22 million in early 2026. An 85% collapse in 18 months.' Owens states, 'Their exits, despite the fact that they are doing better, did not destroy Fox News. This means that Daily Wire is unique.' (, , )
4Alleged Coordination Between Shapiro's Legal Team and Laura Loomer
Owens presents evidence suggesting coordination between Ben Shapiro's lawyer, Matt Slson, and Laura Loomer in targeting her. She recounts a tip that Laura Loomer was attempting to pay someone to photograph Owens at the Charlotte airport precisely when Owens received a lawsuit email from Slson, an event not publicly known. Owens further notes that Slson and Shapiro's brother-in-law, Jacob William Roth, were heavily retweeting Loomer's attacks against Owens's family.
A commenter on Baron Coleman's show stated, 'A friend of my husband got a call from Larry L trying to pay him to go to CLT airport to take pictures of Candace in the airport. at the same time the news of the lawsuit dropped.' Owens confirms she was in the Charlotte airport when she received the email from Matt Slson. She also notes Slson was 'heavily retweeting Laura Loomer and her attacks against my family.' (, , )
5Concerns Over Foreign Influence and Geo-Fencing Campaigns
Owens raises concerns about the Dylan Law Group, founded by Harmeet Dhillon (a potential Attorney General candidate), and its representation of 'Show Faith by Works LLC.' This company, contracted by Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is reportedly executing the 'largest Christian church geo-fencing campaign in US history.' The campaign aims to target churchgoers with digital ads promoting pro-Israel and anti-Palestinian messaging, and even a 'mobile October 7th experience.' Owens connects this to an incident where 277,000 devices were geo-tagged at a Turning Point USA event, questioning the ethics and transparency of such data collection.
Owens cites a Times of Israel article: 'Israel to spend up to $4.1 million on a Christian PR campaign in the West.' The article details 'Show Faith by Works LLC' executing 'the quote largest Christian church geo fencing campaign in US history' using geo-fencing to target churchgoers with 'pro-Israel and anti-Palestinian' ads. She also references Andrew Klavan stating 277,000 devices were tracked at a State Farm Stadium event. (, , )
Bottom Line
The public has a low appetite for 'perfidious' behavior, treachery, and betrayal among political figures and media personalities, especially against former colleagues or allies.
This suggests that authenticity and loyalty are critical for maintaining audience trust and support in personality-driven media. Leaders who engage in internal 'wars' or 'Judas spirit' risk alienating their base and contributing to their platform's downfall.
Media companies and public figures can build stronger, more resilient brands by fostering genuine relationships, handling departures gracefully, and prioritizing integrity over personal vendettas, as this resonates positively with audiences.
Legal actions, particularly those perceived as politically motivated or personally vindictive, can backfire by exposing the accusers and their connections to public scrutiny.
Instead of silencing critics, such lawsuits can act as a 'magnifying glass,' revealing alleged corruption, coordination, and hidden agendas within powerful organizations or political circles.
For individuals targeted by such actions, leveraging public attention and transparency can turn a defensive situation into an offensive one, garnering support and exposing systemic issues. For the public, increased scrutiny of legal and political maneuvers can lead to greater accountability.
Opportunities
Shutter and Sell Tech Stack
Candace Owens advises The Daily Wire to cease operations and sell its technological infrastructure. She believes the company's brand, leadership (specifically Ben Shapiro's 'anger' and 'tunnel vision'), and public perception are beyond rehabilitation.
Lessons
- Support independent media and content creators who prioritize truth and integrity, especially those facing legal or public attacks from larger organizations.
- Investigate the backgrounds and affiliations of legal firms and political figures, particularly those involved in high-profile lawsuits or government positions, to uncover potential conflicts of interest or foreign influence.
- Be wary of media companies that engage in 'perfidious' behavior or internal conflicts, as such actions can erode public trust and lead to the collapse of their platforms.
Notable Moments
Revelation of Ben Shapiro's brother-in-law's involvement in a lawsuit against Candace Owens.
This connection suggests a direct link between Ben Shapiro and the ongoing legal actions against Owens, reinforcing her claims of a personal vendetta and alleged 'stalking' behavior.
Discussion of Israel's geo-fencing campaigns targeting Christians in the US.
This highlights concerns about foreign influence operations, data privacy, and the use of advanced technology for political messaging, raising questions about ethical boundaries and transparency in public discourse.
Candace Owens's confirmation into the Catholic Church and reflection on humility.
This personal moment provides context for Owens's perspective on 'truth' and 'humility' as counterpoints to the alleged 'evil' and 'lack of humility' she attributes to The Daily Wire and Ben Shapiro, framing the conflict in moral terms.
Quotes
"We should have known, ladies and gentlemen, that the Daily Wire was on the brink of collapse, and that Benny Boy wants an allout assault on my life over it because he blames me."
"Daily Wire converted its biggest distribution asset into its largest competitor."
"What they don't expect and what people have proven that they have no appetite for is perity, right? Treachery, deceit, betrayal against your own."
"If you are an audience member of Candace who who try who who faments this sort of evil because she makes money off of you. The way she makes money is by spewing trash into the public sphere sphere and then she and then she makes money off it through advertising."
"The mobile October 7th experience also includes the six-hour standown order, so it might take a while to begin. Just be patient. It's going to be a blast."
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