Ep. 2344 - GROSS: Hollywood Attacks ICE, Ignores SLAUGHTER In Iran

January 12, 2026

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: Solo political commentary monologue with clips from celebrities, politicians, and news footage—classic Ben Shapiro rapid-fire rant style.
The Key Players: Ben Shapiro as the host, skewering Hollywood stars like Mark Ruffalo, Nikki Glaser, Ariana Grande, and Wanda Sykes; references to President Trump, Iranian protesters, and critics like Ilhan Omar and Senator Chris Murphy.
The Vibe: Intense and sarcastic—outraged at hypocrisy, educational on geopolitics, with biting humor mocking celebrity virtue-signaling.

🗝️ Key Themes & Topics

Ben rips into Hollywood's misplaced priorities, global crises like Iran's brutal crackdown, ICE enforcement chaos, and domestic scandals like welfare fraud.

Hollywood Hypocrisy at Golden Globes: Celebs ignore Iranian protesters dying in streets to rant about ICE, wear "Be Good" pins for Renee Good (shot resisting ICE), and attack Barry Weiss at CBS—Shapiro calls it "pseudo-morality" amid real tyranny abroad.
Iran Protests & U.S. Response: Millions defy regime; estimates of hundreds to thousands killed by IRGC. Trump considers military options like strikes or seizing oil tankers; Shapiro urges support without Iraq-style invasion.
ICE Raids & Renee Good Shooting: Details video of Good blocking/taunting

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Matt Fradd**
2 (03:13) **Hollywood Golden Globes Ignores Iran Protests for ICE Virtue Signaling**
3 (07:00) **Renee Good Shooting Breakdown**
4 (17:00) **Iran Protests Escalate Amid Regime Crackdown**
5 (19:27) **Trump Admin Considers Iran Response Options**
6 (35:21) **ICE Raids Spark Nationwide Chaos and Protests**
7 (46:44) **Minneapolis Welfare Fraud Scandal**

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Show Notes

Celebrities muster rage at ICE but none for Iran at the Golden Globes; Iran’s horrifying regime may be on the brink of collapse after 47 years; and President Trump’s DOJ targets Jerome Powell with a criminal investigation.

Ep. 2344

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