Part Of The Problem
Part Of The Problem

Newsom Crushes Shapiro

January 20, 2026

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

  • The Format: Casual, unfiltered banter between two libertarian hosts on their weekly podcast Part of the Problem, blending comedy, politics, and personal gripes.
  • The Key Players: Dave Smith (comedian, podcaster, anti-war firebrand) and Robbie "The Fire" Bernstein (co-host, sharp-witted sidekick). Their chemistry crackles with insider jabs, shared outrage, and deadpan humor—Dave vents passionately, Rob punctuates with sarcasm.
  • The Vibe: Feisty and educational with a comedic edge—intense takedowns of war hawks, propaganda, and "Mr. Debate" Ben Shapiro, laced with laughs about absurd politics.

🗝️ Key Themes & Topics

  • Topic 1: Comedy Tour Drama. Dave explains canceling Portland and St. Louis shows over shady club payments ("drastically less than we should have been"), calls it "stupid business," promises refunds and rescheduled dates. Fans get shoutouts for their support amid tough economics.
  • Topic 2: Imminent Iran Strike? Hosts predict a US attack on Iran despite Trump's recent backoff, citing sources on Netanyahu's influence, USS Lincoln deployment, and Adelson's sway. They shred hawkish propaganda (AI fakes, recycled Sudan pics) and mock "fentanyl from Iran" excuses.
  • Topic 3: Ben Shapiro vs. Gavin Newsom on Gaza. Deep-dive into Shapiro's interview, exposing his dodges on genocide claims, w

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:25) **Canceled Comedy Shows in Portland and St. Louis**
  • 2 (03:46) **Recent Debate with Dinesh D'Souza**
  • 3 (05:03) **Impending US Strike on Iran**
  • 4 (10:26) **Revealed Principles Amid War Fever**
  • 5 (13:52) **Ben Shapiro Interviews Gavin Newsom on Israel**
  • 6 (22:04) **Is Gaza a Genocide? (Clip Analysis Pt. 1)**
  • 7 (34:52) **Proportionality and "Criminals" Framing (Clip Analysis Pt. 2)**

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Show Notes

Dave Smith brings you the latest in politics! On this episode of Part Of The Problem, Dave and Robbie "The Fire" Bernstein talk about the potential for attacking Iran soon, Gavin Newsom talking to Ben Shapiro about Israel on his podcast, and more.


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